Why people recommend it
My Family and Other Animals by Gerald Malcolm Durrell is a classic autobiographical memoir that recounts the eccentric and enchanting childhood of the author and his family on the Greek island of Corfu, filled with vivid observations of local flora and fauna. On The Book Review podcast, during the episode titled Ronen Bergman on Israel’s Targeted Assassinations, Tina Jordan mentioned the book while discussing her current reading choices, placing the British naturalist's work in context for the listeners. Additionally, during the episode titled The Lives of Flies, host Pamela Paul discussed reading the memoir as well, noting that a friend had been completely astonished that she had not read the book before. Both podcast appearances highlighted the enduring charm and universal appeal of Durrell's classic account, presenting it as a delightful and engaging read that captivates new generations of book lovers. The hosts and contributors shared their personal experiences with the text, emphasizing its whimsical nature, the vivid portrayal of the natural world, and the humorous dynamics of the unconventional Durrell family living abroad on a sun-drenched Mediterranean island during the pre-war years.
Who recommended it
- Tina Jordan Recommended
- Pamela Paul Recommended
Tina Jordan — 2 mentions
“so I'm reading my family and other animals which is a a memoir by the British naturalist Gerald derell and I have to put it in context a little bit”
“so I'm reading my family and other animals which is a a memoir by the British naturalist Gerald derell and I have to put it in context a little bit”
Pamela Paul — 2 mentions
“it's called my family and other animals by Gerald derell and she was stupified that I hadn't read it before”
“it's called my family and other animals by Gerald derell and she was stupified that I hadn't read it before”