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Village Vets
- Narrated by: Anthony Bennett, James Carroll
- Length: 7 hrs and 44 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Biographies & Memoirs, Professionals & Academics
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- Peter H.
- 16-01-20
Enjoyable light book
I bought this book because I’m a big fan of James Herriot.This book was quite different. The stories were less funny or clever but still enjoyable, especially in the middle and the end when their careers are more developed. The vets lead interesting lives and I enjoyed learning more about their world.
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- Carrie
- 16-12-20
Village vets
I couldn't wait to find out what would happen next. I loved the setting. I learned a lot about becoming and being a vet in Australia. And it was funny.
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- Who knew
- 19-04-18
Worth a listen
Would you listen to Village Vets again? Why?
I would listen again, good stories along the lines of James Herriot
What about Anthony Bennett and James Carroll ’s performance did you like?
Narration was good as you got to know the voices it helped you follow the stories.