All Creatures Great and Small

All Creatures Great and Small

by James Herriot

4.8 (21,403)

4.8 stars from 21,403 reviews. One of the highest rated Memoir books we track.

445 pages~7.4 hr readPublished by Bantam BooksPublished 1972-01-01

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Perfect for you if...

  • You love animals and want stories that celebrate the bond between humans and pets without being saccharine.
  • You appreciate gentle humour and rural settings where character matters more than plot twists.
  • You're after comfort reading that feels like spending an afternoon with a witty friend who has brilliant stories.

Maybe not for you if...

  • You want dramatic stakes or conflict. This is warm anecdotes, not narrative tension.
  • You're squeamish about veterinary procedures or animal suffering, even when handled with care and compassion.
  • You prefer fast-paced plots. Herriot meanders beautifully, but he doesn't hurry.

About this book

A young veterinarian from Sunderland arrives in Yorkshire to join a rural veterinary practice in the rolling dales of northern England. As a newcomer to the region, he must adapt to the local dialect and customs, learn to work with outdated equipment, and treat both pets and livestock. Based on James Herriot's own experiences, this collection of stories combines wit and warmth as it depicts the daily work of a country veterinarian. The book became an international success and spawned sequels, appealing to readers interested in animals and rural life.

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Currently on sale at $2.99 — 70% off peak. Price has dropped 30 times over the last 3 years. Goes on sale roughly every 37 days. Typically stays discounted for 19 days.

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Currently around #37K in the Kindle store — a steady mid-list seller.

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Currently 4.8★ from 21,403 reviews

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