Menagerie Manor

I must admit I've never heard of the author. This popped up as a recommendation so I thought "What the heck" and got it. This is a quick read, and easy read, an educational read, and an entertaining read. I'd even be interested in meeting some reptiles, thanks to this book. Anyone who has even a remote interest in animals should be reading this; scientists who say animals have no personalities should be reading this. I think any human who takes the time to allow this information into their brains will realize we may be the loudest creatures on earth, but we're not the only interesting ones.

The writing is so-so, but the stories are wonderful and elevating. I love all of the Durrell oeuvre.

This is an easy, fast and enjoyable read about animals by a wonderful author. I recommend it to older children and adults who are interested i. Learning about animal behavior and tribulations of starting a zoo/rescue compound.

I don't have anything interesting to add so will be brief. What occurred to me when reading this book was simply that it would be a good guide for students who are trying to improve their writing. Durrell knows how to engage his reader: his prose is involving and informed and in no way stilted. It's a marvelous, highly appealing style that conveys very important--and at the same time entertaining--subject matter.

I 've loved the books by Gerald Durrell since I've read his My Family and Other Animals as a 12 year old. His sense of humor, beauty of his style, and knowledge of animals and people alike make his books (all of them) a rare treat of joyful reading.

A fun read for animal lovers. Cute plot and good characters make this a good read.

GOOD BUT NOT AS GOODV AS HIS OTHER BOOKS BUT STILL VERY GOOD.

Love his writing