A review by karenluvstoread
My Family and Other Animals by Gerald Durrell

While there were definitely some things that frustrated me with this book, Durrell’s writing style is the one thing that really shines. He was a true storyteller. His narrative voice in this memoir is lively and humorous. For me what really stood out the most in this memoir, aside from the writing style, is the stunningly beautiful descriptions of nature. Durrell was a naturalist and conservationist. I read that in his later life he was dedicated to protecting endangered species. It was interesting to read of his early years full of his love of nature.