Amelia S. reviewed All Creatures Great And Small (All Creatures Great and Small, Bk 1) on + 80 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
This is not a book that cant be put down and returned to later. That does not mean it is not better-written and funnier than some novels Ive read straight through. And every time the authors boss goes overboard and I feel righteously angry on behalf of the author, I realize that he had his revenge by recording his bosss nutty behavior in his books. First in a series; sequels include All Things Bright and Beautiful, All Things Wise and Wonderful, The Lord God Made Them All, and Every Living Thing.
William B. (Acknud) reviewed All Creatures Great And Small (All Creatures Great and Small, Bk 1) on + 82 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
James Herriot's love for animals shines through in these feel good stories of his life as a country vet in England. From taking care of kittens and puppies all the way up through large farm animals, Mr. Herriot always has an interesting anecdote and lesson it impart. His entire series are a pleasure to read.
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I really liked this memoir of being an English countryside vet in the late 1930s. The book, though it did follow a loose chronology, seemed more like a series of articles or anecdotes than a cohesive novel. Some chapters did flow together, but the vast majority did not. That's not to say that I didn't like the book, because I did, I loved it - it had many parts that were laugh-out-loud funny - the brother, Tristan, was an especially comical character. The memoir was educational too, but the veterinary technicalities were well explained. It actually had less to do with animals than I thought it would - there was a great deal about people - even a central romance!
Celia H. (DustBunniesAndBooks) reviewed All Creatures Great And Small (All Creatures Great and Small, Bk 1) on + 144 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
Wonderful true stories about Dr. James Herriot, a country vet.
David E. reviewed All Creatures Great And Small (All Creatures Great and Small, Bk 1) on + 14 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
Very likeable.
Leah P. (classicone) reviewed All Creatures Great And Small (All Creatures Great and Small, Bk 1) on + 314 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
The funny things in a veternarians life.
Angela F. (AskewGardens) reviewed All Creatures Great And Small (All Creatures Great and Small, Bk 1) on
Helpful Score: 1
One of a series of books written by James Herriot. Excellently written and entertaining stories of rural England in the early to mid 1900's
Patty B. reviewed All Creatures Great And Small (All Creatures Great and Small, Bk 1) on + 17 more book reviews
I loved it when I read it many years ago - my daughter "had" to read it for school and didn't like it.
Ashley W. (AWelch) reviewed All Creatures Great And Small (All Creatures Great and Small, Bk 1) on + 34 more book reviews
Just like the rest of his books, wonderful stories!
Teresa R. (AnglophileMama) reviewed All Creatures Great And Small (All Creatures Great and Small, Bk 1) on + 24 more book reviews
A book even "non-animal lovers" will love!
Ashley W. (AWelch) reviewed All Creatures Great And Small (All Creatures Great and Small, Bk 1) on + 34 more book reviews
A wonderful book, with funny stories, heartwrenching stories, stories to make you think. But above all, a story about love of profession, land, and people. Love this book!
Richard M. (richardm) reviewed All Creatures Great And Small (All Creatures Great and Small, Bk 1) on + 107 more book reviews
This book is on my list of all time favorites. If you have a love for animals, then you will love this book. At times hilarious, other times poignant, always a very good read
Susi R. (suralijo) reviewed All Creatures Great And Small (All Creatures Great and Small, Bk 1) on + 39 more book reviews
"[Herriot] is the most entertaining, most thoroughly likeable, most engaging person to have come along in a long time, and teh stories he has to tell are fascinating." The Washington Post
Nicole S. reviewed All Creatures Great And Small (All Creatures Great and Small, Bk 1) on + 14 more book reviews
also very lengthy, but it's a great story. i read this years ago for a school summer reading assignment.
TJ J. (CraftyTJ) reviewed All Creatures Great And Small (All Creatures Great and Small, Bk 1) on + 381 more book reviews
James Herriot was a country veterinarion who lived in Yorkshire before (and after) World War II. His stories are funny, heartwarming, sad, and highly educational.
Sandra H. (Sanandee) reviewed All Creatures Great And Small (All Creatures Great and Small, Bk 1) on + 715 more book reviews
Bestselling book, funny & likeable. Four-legged inhabitants journey through the English countryside with the world's best-loved animal doctor. Details ppsotioning a calf for birthing, comforting a lonely old man whose beloved dog & only companion has died..heartwarming, sometimes funny stories...the relationship between man & animal..
Quinton S. reviewed All Creatures Great And Small (All Creatures Great and Small, Bk 1) on + 2 more book reviews
This book is one of the most funny things I have ever read! I would recommend it to any Animal lover or things English!
Leah P. (classicone) reviewed All Creatures Great And Small (All Creatures Great and Small, Bk 1) on + 314 more book reviews
My 18 year old grandson loved it.I did not read.
I bought this book to give to a friend and decided to reread my own copy. I like fact that although there is an overall story of the book, each chapter usually contains a story of its own that begins and concludes within that chapter. This book and its sequels are not for the faint-hearted relating to medical procedures with animals, but they are well-written, educational, entertaining and thoroughly enjoyable. Highly recommended.
Douglas C. reviewed All Creatures Great And Small (All Creatures Great and Small, Bk 1) on + 85 more book reviews
Excellant writing style.
Christina M. (halfcaff) reviewed All Creatures Great And Small (All Creatures Great and Small, Bk 1) on + 39 more book reviews
Classic James Herriot. Recommended!
Jeff P. (jeffp) reviewed All Creatures Great And Small (All Creatures Great and Small, Bk 1) on + 201 more book reviews
The classic book about a young country vet in England. Wonderful, uplifting stories. Recommended.
fun and relaxing read!
Sandra R. - , reviewed All Creatures Great And Small (All Creatures Great and Small, Bk 1) on + 189 more book reviews
James Herriot adventures are a delightful enjoyable read everytime I pick it up.
