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jesslolsen's review against another edition
3.0
Such an interesting life and job! I loved reading about a careers that's very different to my own line of work, but also the countryside and lifestyle could not be more different that where I live.
Rather than following the traditional flow of beginning > middle > plot twist > end, this is a series of memories from his beginning as a country vet. Sometimes I struggled with this format as it made it seem to go on for longer, but in the end the topic was enough to fascinate me and keep me wanting to finish.
Rather than following the traditional flow of beginning > middle > plot twist > end, this is a series of memories from his beginning as a country vet. Sometimes I struggled with this format as it made it seem to go on for longer, but in the end the topic was enough to fascinate me and keep me wanting to finish.
jeansbookbag's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
5.0
I love this book. It’s a delightful story that just makes a person feel good after reading it. Nicholas Ralph is an excellent narrator, and just adds to the charm.
smittyluvs2reed58's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
4.25
beckapk's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
5.0
vibeke_hiatt's review against another edition
4.0
At first, I thought this book would be a memoir in traditional novel format, telling a story with a beginning, middle, and end. But after a few chapters the narrative style became episodic. There is a chronological flow, but the chapters aren't often related, which makes it easy to read just one chapter at a time. The stories are often humorous, yet sometimes sad, but always real. I look forward to reading the rest of the series.
winesharksea's review against another edition
5.0
This book was gifted to me 5 years ago, and I have loved it every day since. James Herriot is a brilliant narrator; humorous, captivating, and genuine, and I laugh and cry many times while reading this, even though I know what's coming. This book never gets old, and gives the reader a new appreciation for animals and for the people around them.