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Fillets of Plaice by Gerald Durrell
3.0
3.5β
These random, "real life" (more on that later) stories from Durrell's life were a real mixed bag for me
A natural born raconteur;
Durrell appeared to be quite at home writing his tales down, but apparently he never loved writing or thought of himself as a writer - it was always a way to raise money. Some of his stories stood the test of time. Others really didn't. π
The Birth of a Title Charming snippet that shows the close bond between GD & his brother [a:Lawrence Durrell|8166|Lawrence Durrell|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1463722118p2/8166.jpg] and tells how this book got its title. Brought back my own memories of Greece.
The book's dedication;
5β
The Birthday Party Oh my word, I just hated Larry after (& in fact during) this story! I know a fair few arrogant SOBs like this in real life, always thinking they know best, always trampling all over others to get their own way.
Probably the only thing that made life on Corfu bearable for Mother.
Only the punchline saves this one.. 2β (barely)
A Transport of Terrapins Charming, delightful, what I hoped this whole collection would be like. GD's life long love of the animal kingdom just shines through. The standout story 5β
A Question of Promotion Where GD shows that Larry isn't the only insufferable member of the Durrell family. Long winded, vain & pompous (not to mention paternalistic & sexist), even GD"s rapport with animals can't save this one 1.5β
A Question of DegreesWhile fascinating in a way about the workings of the NHS was just TMI for me! 2.5β
Ursula Where GD doesn't let facts get in the way of a good story! Among others, his sister & mother both said he embroidered or omitted real life events.Lighthearted & funny though. 5β
Maybe I would have had a kinder view of Larry if I had read this first. Warning: may shatter a few Durrell illusions.https://www.dailymail.co.uk/home/event/article-4363736/The-dark-Gerald-Durrell-s-family-saga.html
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These random, "real life" (more on that later) stories from Durrell's life were a real mixed bag for me
A natural born raconteur;
Durrell appeared to be quite at home writing his tales down, but apparently he never loved writing or thought of himself as a writer - it was always a way to raise money. Some of his stories stood the test of time. Others really didn't. π
The Birth of a Title Charming snippet that shows the close bond between GD & his brother [a:Lawrence Durrell|8166|Lawrence Durrell|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1463722118p2/8166.jpg] and tells how this book got its title. Brought back my own memories of Greece.
The book's dedication;
This book is for my brother Larry who has always encouraged me to write and rejoiced more than anyone else in what success I had.
5β
The Birthday Party Oh my word, I just hated Larry after (& in fact during) this story! I know a fair few arrogant SOBs like this in real life, always thinking they know best, always trampling all over others to get their own way.
Spoiler
The ice box (probably a simpler affair than the one in this picture;
Probably the only thing that made life on Corfu bearable for Mother.
Only the punchline saves this one.. 2β (barely)
A Transport of Terrapins Charming, delightful, what I hoped this whole collection would be like. GD's life long love of the animal kingdom just shines through. The standout story 5β
A Question of Promotion Where GD shows that Larry isn't the only insufferable member of the Durrell family. Long winded, vain & pompous (not to mention paternalistic & sexist), even GD"s rapport with animals can't save this one 1.5β
A Question of DegreesWhile fascinating in a way about the workings of the NHS was just TMI for me! 2.5β
Ursula Where GD doesn't let facts get in the way of a good story! Among others, his sister & mother both said he embroidered or omitted real life events.Lighthearted & funny though. 5β
Maybe I would have had a kinder view of Larry if I had read this first. Warning: may shatter a few Durrell illusions.https://www.dailymail.co.uk/home/event/article-4363736/The-dark-Gerald-Durrell-s-family-saga.html
https://wordpress.com/view/carolshessonovel.wordpress.com