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A review by neilers17
All Things Wise and Wonderful by James Herriot
4.0
This is another lovely read from Herriot the vet from Darrowby. This is was not quite as enjoyable as the others because the author felt obliged (so it seemed to me) to take the reader through bits and snatches of his military services and tell us quaint and moving animal/people stories at the same time. Bad move. There are several chapters that begin with James doing something in the RAF, and then he makes an awkward transition to something that happened to him as a veterinarian. It would have been better if he stuck to his earlier format.
It's even more curious because, as I recall, he says he won't write about his time in the service in All Things Bright and Beautiful. I wonder why he changed his mind. In any case, it's still pleasant, often comical, reading. I think I like the stories that involve Tristan the best.
If you haven't read Herriot, you should give him a try someday. It's always pleasurable light reading.
It's even more curious because, as I recall, he says he won't write about his time in the service in All Things Bright and Beautiful. I wonder why he changed his mind. In any case, it's still pleasant, often comical, reading. I think I like the stories that involve Tristan the best.
If you haven't read Herriot, you should give him a try someday. It's always pleasurable light reading.