jennybeastie's review
3.0
This one is more about conservation, and the adventures of actually running a zoo. Unfortunately, it reads more liek a neverending sales pitch than any of Durrell's other memoirs, but it's still a lot of interesting information, with his trademark storyteller's voice -- and it's still an extraordinary story, when you think about what the Jersey Trust has accomplished.
thebobsphere's review
3.0
In this book Durrell writes about how he set up his so and the trials in managing to make it a conservatory.
As such it is dull in places, the only parts of interest is the birth of a gorilla and a dinner party where Grace Kelly is a guest. Other than that it's just tons of detail. It's ok if you are a collector but don't get this if you're new to Durrell.
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