39 pages • 1 hour read
James HerriotAll Creatures Great and Small
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 1972A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
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Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
James Herriot's All Creatures Great and Small offers heartwarming and charming vignettes of a country vet's life, delighting readers with its wit, rich storytelling, and endearing characters. However, some find the episodic structure lacking depth. Ultimately, it's a beloved classic for animal lovers and those seeking cozy, nostalgic reads.
Who Should Read All Creatures Great and Small?
A reader who would enjoy All Creatures Great and Small by James Herriot likely appreciates heartwarming, humorous, and poignant tales of rural life and veterinary practice. Fans of Laura Ingalls Wilder’s Little House on the Prairie or Jan Karon’s At Home in Mitford series would find similar charm in Herriot's memoirs.
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Reading Age
12+yearsLexile Level
990L