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Gill I loved this book; a beautifully written account of the author and his family's time on Corfu, before the start of WWII, where they escaped, it seems,…moreI loved this book; a beautifully written account of the author and his family's time on Corfu, before the start of WWII, where they escaped, it seems, almost on a whim, from a cold, wet and dispiriting England (it was winter time, of course). The description of the island and its inhabitants (human or otherwise) is delightful and I can't remember having so many laugh out loud moments reading about his relationship with his family, all their antics and their humorous responses to life on the island. Can't recommend it enough!(less)

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Are there a lot of sad bits regarding the animals?

Thelma No. There aren't descriptions of such things like getting sick, or hurt, or dying. But there is some of lizards eating other things and birds eating l…moreNo. There aren't descriptions of such things like getting sick, or hurt, or dying. But there is some of lizards eating other things and birds eating lizards, etc. Nothing graphic or icky or sad.(less)

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Would this trilogy be spoiled by having first watched the Amazon series based on it? I started watching, and became engrossed in, the series "The Durells on Corfu" before I sadly realized what it is. I'm hoping Gerald's trilogy covers more of the natural history of his beloved critters. Thanks!

Michael Parker He goes in depth quite a lot more about his collection of animals and the wildlife he finds on the island. I'm reading the book right now, after havin…moreHe goes in depth quite a lot more about his collection of animals and the wildlife he finds on the island. I'm reading the book right now, after having seen the whole TV series. I don't think anything has been spoiled.(less)

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