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All Things Wise and Wonderful (All Creatures Great and Small, #5-6)

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by James Herriot

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Do I have to read these James Herriot books in order?
Nente Not at all, they stand up on their own pretty well. But you may find, like I did, that the one you read first will be the favourite - because they are…moreNot at all, they stand up on their own pretty well. But you may find, like I did, that the one you read first will be the favourite - because they are frankly rather similar to each other.(less)
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I loved the first two in the series, but am a bit reluctant about this one, due to the fact that Herriot was in the RAF. Does this one spends much time on his experience in WW2?
Janell No. It uses the fact that he's in basic training / pilot training as a framing device to flash back to things that happened to him as a Yorkshire vet.…moreNo. It uses the fact that he's in basic training / pilot training as a framing device to flash back to things that happened to him as a Yorkshire vet.(less)
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