All Creatures Great and Small: The Warm and Joyful Memoirs of the World's Most Beloved Animal Doctor

4.8 | 19,949 ratings

Price: 21.65

Last update: 01-11-2025

Top reviews from the United States

Olene Quinn

Simply Wonderful

Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2024

I now completely understand why this book is so beloved. James Herriot somehow managed to hit all the right notes in his collection of vignettes. There is the humorous, the bittersweet, the heart-breaking, the nostalgic, the witty, and the fascinating amongst this loosely woven collection of stories. He paints his pictures of the Yorkshire Dales beautifully. He gives his human as well as his animal characters the utmost grace and compassion. Yet, he never once falls into the trap of sappiness.

One of the great things about this book is that most of the stories take up just one chapter. So, if you are very busy or plan to be interrupted a great deal, you can pick it up and put it down again easily. I don't know that I've enjoyed a book quite this much in a long time, so I would highly recommend it, most especially to animal lovers and country folks.

Sean D'amico

pleasant and idyllic

Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2024

Just an easy reader. The characters are funny and the presentation begs you to join the action. Totally recommend it.

Amazon Customer

Used book in very good condition

Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2024

I love the James Herriot books, they’re such great stories and so well written. You really feel like you’re there, experiencing country life in the Yorkshire Dales in the early to mid 20th century. My original copy of this book was falling apart, so it was great to be able to find a reasonably priced used one.

Susan B. Wheeler

The book was in perfect shape, and it's a great book!

Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2024

Very pleased with the shape that this book was in, and delivered right on time.

Mirella Stalnaker

Sweet

Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2023

A series of short tales that are wholesome and enjoyable. These stories made me smile and chuckle - and sometimes shake my head. A beautiful book to gift to your animal- loving friends.

Mark

Great product and delivery

Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2024

book was delightful filled with fun stories

Bea Daniels

Outstanding Book!

Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2024

My son-in-law got this book for my hubby because we were watching the TV series and he loved the book even more! So we decided to get it as a gift for a young lady we know who is studying to be a vet! She loves it. Writing is great and storyline and characters are even more interesting than the TV series!

meryl p

Terrific gift for young person who loves animals

Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2024

The book is a classic for a reason. Funny,touching and totally relatable for animal lovers of any age
Great value and prompt delivery by supplier

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