Fillets of Plaice by Gerald Durrell
Fillets of Plaice

Gerald Durrell

Fillets of Plaice

Gerald Durrell

189 pages first pub 1971 (editions)

nonfiction biography adventurous funny reflective slow-paced
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Fillets of Plaice is a delightful read for anyone who has ever been enchanted by the wonders of the natural world, as it follows the charming and humorous journey of a young boy's unrelenting passion for animals, which would one day blossom into a remarkable life of conservation and adventure.

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Durrell's hilarious and warm My Family and Other Animals (1957) began a trio of reminiscences of his life growing up with a slightly dotty family—the overbearing and omniscient Larry; the affectionate and loving siblings, Margot and Leslie; and, o...

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3.81
based on 121 reviews

Moods

funny: 80%

lighthearted: 80%

adventurous: 20%

emotional: 20%


Pace

66% of readers chose fast
33% of readers chose medium
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