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4.02 AVERAGE
4.02 AVERAGE
I reviewed this for my ALA Annual 2018 Booklist Read ’N’ Rave Panel. Details: http://raforall.blogspot.com/2018/06/ra-for-all-roadshow-visited-ala-annual.html
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Christopher Skaife has a really engaging way of writing about his life as the Ravenmaster at the Tower of London. I'm not a "bird person" at all, and I learned a lot about the Tower and the ravens and his work and was kept entertained the whole time. What I'd love next is a documentary so that I can see him in action and better picture the Tower and the ravens!
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I really liked this book. I loved learning about the ravens and how they are cared for. I follow Christopher Skaife on Twitter, which is how I found out about this book. I love all of the photos he posts of the birds, and I was really looking forward to reading this. I liked learning about each bird and how they got their names. It was a good read, especially while trapped in a hotel.
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This was such a fascinating look at the life of the ravens and the raven master at the Tower of London. Ravens are such fascinating creatures and I’m definitely interested in learning more about them. Chris paints life at the tower so well, the stories, myths, traditions, I highly recommend the audiobook!
So fun! I recommend the audio, read by the author. It's like... it's like that rarely-reached jackpot for travelers, meeting a stranger in a bar or on a train who is full of interesting stories, and you pass hours listening to them without noticing, just learning a whole new life.
I try to read a variety of books and as a result I often find myself saying "not quite my type of book" in my reviews. Well, this is my type of book! Distracting and fascinating, offering a new perspective, telling amusing stories, and I get to focus on something that has flickered in my peripheral vision for a while - that's all I really want.
I try to read a variety of books and as a result I often find myself saying "not quite my type of book" in my reviews. Well, this is my type of book! Distracting and fascinating, offering a new perspective, telling amusing stories, and I get to focus on something that has flickered in my peripheral vision for a while - that's all I really want.
This is a really fun book. I love hearing about a person who is completely committed to their profession. Not only do you learn a lot about ravens and English history, you get an in-depth look into a very unique profession.
Great book about something you’ve always heard of but had no idea was so detailed, complex and fascinating. Great bits about how ravens behave, their psychology and just how intelligent they are. Read by the author who clearly loves his work and is very passionate about it, as well as the ravens it is his duty and privilege to look after. And the interview at the end with him is a nice bonus to the audio version.
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