My Animals and Other Family Audiobook (Unabridged)

" Durrell's account of his family's five-year stay on the Greek island of Corfu in the 1930s is both a funny chronicle of the lives of a host of true characters (human and animal) and a lovely description of the island and its inhabitants. In his own introduction to the book, Durrell describes living in Corfu as similar to "living in one of the more flamboyant and slapstick comic operas" and that's how the book reads. One word of caution: if you're looking for a plot-driven book, this is, by design, not the one for you; otherwise, it's a great pick! "

" I loved this book, it was informative and funny. I am a biology/zoology freak, so just to learn about all the wild bugs and animals was fascinating! I love learning about bugs, but living with bugs is a totally different thing, I can't do that ever!!! "

" Durrell records his experiences in Corfu as a 10 year-old boy after his family moves there on a whim. They proceed to move 3 more times within Corfu over the next two years, and acquire several dogs, a few birds, geckos, spiders, a decaying bat, and other wildlife the budding biologist finds on the island. Even if you are not particularly interested in insects, Durrell's descriptions of his garden-dwelling friends are so enthusiastic and genuine that he hooks you on his every word. Even better are his descriptions of his family members, who behave more strangely than any of the animals with which Durrell comes in contact. "

" This is one of my favorite books in life! Even though I read it way back in the eighties I keep the ragtagged coverless paperback by my bedside to read excerpts from or just re-read anytime. Durrell is naturlist and conservationist and damn good writer. My Family..., is all about his families life living in Greece while Durrell is young. I love all his adventures through the island and all the local people he befriends, his investigations and friendships with the greek animals and insects and the drama of his family. I have to always include this book as currently reading and read. "

" read as a kid and at the time well, it formed me "

" Laugh until you cry. What a wonderful book about a child left to his own devices on a Greek island. Best parts: the scorpion family and the constant complaints of Lugaretsia. "

" extremely descirptive about corfu, an island in greece and its inhabitants, particularly animals. "

" This book had some humorous parts, but overall I found it tedious. I don't really understand why people love it so much. "

" As I sit here in February in Central Oregon I dream of a day on Antiniotissa... the pearl-white sand, the lily covered dune,the transparent water, sleeping in the sun, eating fresh BBQ fish... "

" One of my all-time favourite books. I re-read MFAOA about every 18 months and I love it more each time. "

" I'm always grateful to writers who cause me to laugh out loud and Gerald Durrell is a master in it. Reading his stories about his brother Larry-(Lawrence Durrel) is even funnier, when you think about "Larry's" prose. The story about his mother in her swelling swimming suit is a rare gem of comedy. "

" Excellent mixture of travelogue, comedy, zoology and a great story to boot. "

" A family of five - mother, teen daughter, and sons 23, 19ish, and 5 spend 5 years on Corfu just prior to WWII. They are all eccentric characters plus they meet some interesting people on the island. "

" Made me laugh out loud ... literally! "

" Perfectly charming. The menagerie of family pets are as full and amusing characters as the family itself. "

" Love this book. Long to visit Corfu... "

" My primary school headmaster gave me this to read and I was enthral led at the age of 11! "

" I really enjoyed this book. I loved the charactors. Especially the main boy. I loved hearing about how it was for him to live in Greese and how interested he was in the animals. "

" One of my favorite books about growing up ever. What a magical life in Corfu! I adored this book. "

" The book that saved me from failing my "O" level English. What can I say - perfection. A book that led me to a lifetime of following Gerald Durrell and his wonderful escapades. The movie is qutie lovely too - unless your Turkish! "

" An animal lover, naturalist, wildlife conservationist and a writer of incredibly funny stories. Is matched in terms of humor and turn of phrase only by James Herriot. His works area must read for all nature enthusiasts. "