creativityunlimited's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
informative
medium-paced
4.75
lizwheeler's review against another edition
3.0
I really enjoyed how Matt shared stories of his pot-bellied pigs, and wish the novel focused more on his own experiences. I was completely immersed in the story at first, but as it progressed to stories about Wendy's pregnant sows and piglets it became more analytical and less enjoyable to read. There were a couple of laugh-out-loud moments when he spoke about what he believed were characteristics of his porcine pals.
mazza57's review against another edition
2.0
Matt Whyman talks of his experience of raising 2 larger than expected "mini pigs", whilst also taking a walk around the farm of pig-keeper Wendy Scudamore. It is a "charming" book in some ways the pitfalls he encountered and the ways in which the pigs became part of the family. I wonder though how large an audience there is for this type of book. Part of my rating always reflects how engaged i felt with the book and how memorable it will be among the rest of the books I have read. I feel as though I will have forgotten this by the time I am partway through my next book
zarasreading's review against another edition
funny
informative
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
3.25
bodinelouise's review against another edition
4.0
A high level of cuteness. A very approachable read to get a glimpse of animal cognition.
ofarrero's review against another edition
5.0
I was surprised by how much I enjoyed this read. It was lighthearted and my unexpected emotional reaction at parts caught me off guard in a way no book has in awhile and is even more astonishing with a non fiction book like this one
sophiejosetter's review against another edition
4.0
very funny and sweet! i will read anything about pigs.