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My Family and Other Animals
- Narrated by: Hugh Bonneville
- Length: 4 hrs and 20 mins
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The book is an autobiographical account of five years in the childhood of naturalist Gerald Durrell. The book is divided into three sections, marking the three villas in which the family lived on the island. Apart from Gerald (the youngest) and Larry, the family comprised their widowed mother, the gun-mad Leslie, and diet-obsessed sister Margo together with Roger the dog.
They are fiercely protected by their taxi-driver friend Spiro (Spyros "Americano" Chalikiopoulos) and mentored by the polymath Dr Theodore Stephanides who provides Gerald with his education in natural history. Other human characters, chiefly eccentric, include Gerald's private tutors, the artistic and literary visitors Larry invites to stay, and the local peasants who befriend the family. An audio treat for those young and old.
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- C. Knight
- 12-11-15
Perfect
This has been and always will be my favourite childhood book, wonderful for both children and adults alike. The story of Gerald Durrell's childhood in Corfu it's both touching and funny, with a real sense of wonder about the world and all the animals in it.
I highly recommend this as a perfect way to pass a dreary winters evening.
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- Nonny Mouse
- 11-07-17
Brilliant
This book is based on his life in Corfu and England it is very funny
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- MRS M.
- 04-09-22
Absolutely marvellous
I cannot praise this recording too highly. The narration was truly wonderful. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
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- B Lee
- 02-05-20
superb!
A hilarious book: eccentric English family alternated with beautiful descriptions of the life, colours and creatures on the island of Corfu. Superbly narrated by Hugh Bonneville
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- Kris
- 31-10-23
Irresisitibyly charming - stellar performance.
One of my childhood favourites. Did not lose anything with time. Delivered here with charm and emotion.
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- peter james spencer
- 07-07-24
Perfect narration but severely edited
A beautiful tale to transport you to the Corfu of Gerald Durrell and his eccentric family, the characters, animals, sights and smells, sea and sun!
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- CATHERINE
- 12-08-15
Entertaining listen
Read the book as a child and loved it, now 40 years later listening to the book was every bit as good as I remember. Totally recommend it. It's amusing, and very well read.
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- michelle yost
- 12-02-23
Lifelong reading book
Fabulous book lifelong read never get tired of reading this wonderful adventure of the Durrell’s .
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- Charlie
- 16-07-24
Beautiful and funny
Such a charming and beautifully written memoir. Hugh Bonneville's narration fits the story so well and the humour comes across perfectly. The stories of yhe famoly and the animals are engaging and I felt like I could see what Gerry was seeing. I am so very ready to read or listen to his other books.
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- David
- 13-04-13
Humorous and undemanding
A gentle and comical reminiscence about the the author's childhood in Corfu with interesting insights into the lives and attitudes of other members of his family including his elder brother Lawrence.
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