In Corfu, Mother is given a calamitous birthday party, which starts with the hi-jacking of the icebox and ends with the entire gathering marooned on a remote and deserted beach. At a dinner party in Cameroon, uninvited guests include a green mamba, numerous geckos, and eight tree frogs. And in Bournemouth, we meet the delightful, ravishing Ursula, the Mrs Malaprop of the South Coast who bombards her gracious surroundings with outsize social gaffes.
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"Hilariously funny stories from an accomplished mid-twentieth century raconteur with one or two forgivable colonial prejudices! His mother's birthday party is a jewel of a tale with a cutting description of his idiosyncratic family." — Sam (5 out of 5 stars)
"Hilariously funny stories from an accomplished mid-twentieth century raconteur with one or two forgivable colonial prejudices! His mother's birthday party is a jewel of a tale with a cutting description of his idiosyncratic family."
" A lovely collection of stories from Gerald Durrell. "
" Stories about Gerald, his family and friends with the usual humorous and unlikely scenarios. Brilliant observations and conversation, very enjoyable. "
" A good read but not one of my favorites. Since Gerald Durrell passed away several years ago, we have to read those books that he had time to write. "
" Just finished it. Great escape in Corfu, London and Africa; a perfect antidote against a long "oversnowed" winter. Gerald Durrell is an unassuming, delightful companion: light and humorous. "
" A quaint and quirky little book, an easy and pleasant read. Delightful authorial voice. Must read it again. "
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