A review by civil6512
My Family and Other Animals by Gerald Durrell

3.0

Second time reading this book, this time in English as an adult, a lot of the magic was gone. I couldn't help disliking the Durrells, and pitying the animals Gerald kept hunting.

When the story focused on the island and its beauty (the night baths, the phosphorescent sea, the porpoises) it was great, and I could easily connect with my younger self.

In summary, though, some memories are best left untouched!