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The Garden of the Gods

By: Gerald Durrell
Narrated by: Christopher Timothy
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Summary

The enchanted island of Corfu was home to Gerald Durrell and his family for five years before the Second World War. For the passionate young zoologist, Corfu was a natural paradise, teeming with strange birds and beasts that he could collect watch and care for. But life was not without its problems - Gerald’s family often objected to his animal-collecting activities, especially when the beasts wound up in the family’s villa or even worse - the fridge.

©1978 Gerald Durrell (P)2016 Audible, Inc.
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Great book, acceptable narration

Like the previous two books in the Corfu trilogy, The Garden of the Gods is utterly hilarious. Christopher Timothy does an acceptable job of narration, but is sadly lacklustre when compared to Nigel Davenport, whose characterisations brought the previous volume to life.

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Spectacular

Engaging with a bit of humour. Great characters from an intelligent boys perspective, reminds me of other expat communities with similar characters.

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The author’s humorous view of life

So fabulous! What a joy to listen to these story’s they bring happiness and laughter every time

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Funny and warm hearted entertainment

I really enjoyed this last instalment for Gerald Durrell's Corfu trilogy. He was so lucky to experience such an idilic childhood and luckily, we can be transported back almost 100 years to enjoy it as well.

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Wonderful read

One of the most enjoyable books I have read. Frequently had me laughing out loud.

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If you like the Durrells of Corfu you will enjoy this!

Loved it all, If you like the Durrells of Corfu you will enjoy this!

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If you would like to read something ‘delightful’ this is the book.

One can come back to listening to this book, read in this way, time and again.

(It is certainly possible to be tired of London, but it can more surely be said that if one is tired of listening to this, ‘one is tired of life’..)

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Another enjoyable listen

I have enjoyed all 3 of the Corfu trilogy very much. The narrator of this 3rd book wasn't quite as good as Nigel Davenport but essentially this book is still a lovely listen

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Wonderful!

Loved the wonderful evocative writing of Gerald Durrell. The narrator was a little disappointing, I found Nigel Davenport much better in the other. books.

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Great story

An amazing story it was very fun to listen to but some inappropriate words in the day and age

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