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The Garden of the Gods

By: Gerald Durrell
Narrated by: Christopher Timothy
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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. Animals Biological Sciences Europe Outdoors & Nature Science Western Europe Ancient Greece

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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.

Great book, acceptable narration

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

Spectacular

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

The author’s humorous view of life

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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.

Funny and warm hearted entertainment

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

Wonderful read

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

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

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

Great story

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OK. Can't ever fault Gerald. It's as gripping and elegant as ever. But good lord, the editing!! You hear every gasp for breath, every wetting slop, every moistening of the lips. Its terrifying! The guy is a great narrator... If he was told how to pronounce the words and was edited correctly...
At times it really bought me out of the world of the book and got me thinking abiut how you never really take note of your own mouth noises and wondering if perhaps you just ignore it, like your nose. Wonderfully funny and enchanting story! 5*

It's like being inside his mouth! 😂

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I did enjoy this book apart from when narrators was pronouncing some of the people's names that was irritating.

Enjoyed it

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Listening to Gerald Durrell's books takes me back to the beautiful, carefree days of my own childhood. Our village was not as breathtakingly beautiful as Corfu and my family definitely not as interesting and exciting as Gerry's, but we had so much fun just playing and larking around. Those were golden, happy days.
Gerald Durrell's writing is gorgeous and Christopher Timothy's narration nothing short of perfection. Most enjoyable!

What a lovely treat!

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