Tarka the Otter Audiobook (Unabridged)

" I remember loving this as a child. Not sure that I can remember why though. "

" This book follows the life of an otter called Tarka. As he grows up from a young cub, we are drawn into his fascinating adventures in the rivers of North Devon. Every detail of his life is described in wonderful detail - from hunting for food to searching for his long-lost mate, from bathing on riverside boulders to escaping from the jaws of angry hounds. Such is our attachment to him by the end of the book that the sad ending is a bitter pill to swallow. Tarka the Otter has an extremely descriptive narrative and Henry Williamson pays great attention to the detail of the natural world. "

" I've rarely read a book that made me dislike my own species as much. "

" life is crule "

" A timeless book that shows life through the eyes of an Otter, Tarka, in the beautiful Devon countryside. I remember not liking the ending of this book and refusing to ever read it again, however I think it is one I shall try and revisit. "

" I read this as a child and the tale will remain with me forever. A wonderful read. AJB "

" I really liked this one,I did say reccommend to animal story readers,but this would suit anyone, adults or children. The winter scene in particular is one of the best I have ever read, If you like heartwarming stories,then this is for you! "

" I wanted to like this book. But I couldn't. Not enough commas and a lot of old English words I don't understand :( "

" I am usually a high-star person and lover of all books, but this is my all-time worst memory of a book. so dull, repetitive, and no interest from start to finish! (Sorry guys, I had to be mean at some point) "

" I know it's a classic and loved the first few chapters but then there's only so many descriptions of kingfishers and rivers that I can read without wishing the otter would get caught by the hunters and end it all! Seriously, beautiful book to read whilst on holiday in Tarka country. "

" Finished on the day that it was announced that otters had been spotted in Kent. This was the last county that these creatures had yet to return to since they were nearly wiped out in the 1970's. Great news as it means the rivers are heathier and it's an indication of what can be done. "

" Amazed that I've never read this before and so glad that I have. Williamson's observations are brilliant and the book will ring true with anyone with an interest in watching nature. "

" The one book from my childhood that I'd like to re-read someday. Looks like it has faded into obscurity in this part of the world... "

" Loved this book when I was younger and wanted an otter of my own when I was older "

" A timeless book that shows life through the eyes of an Otter, Tarka, in the beautiful Devon countryside. I remember not liking the ending of this book and refusing to ever read it again, however I think it is one I shall try and revisit. "

" I remember loving this as a child. Not sure that I can remember why though. "

" A story from the animals' point of view, without being overly anthropomorphistic. Not as endearing as Wind in the Willows or Watership Down. Still a good story. Life in the wild can be harsh and cruel. "

" I really liked this one,I did say reccommend to animal story readers,but this would suit anyone, adults or children. The winter scene in particular is one of the best I have ever read, If you like heartwarming stories,then this is for you! "