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Liked It “I love this story, especially the "what, what, what!" bit =D” see full review » see other reviews » |
Didn’t Like It “I love otters and I enjoyed the parts about otters. But probably only half the book was about otters. The other half was quite slow. I'm glad I read it, but it isn't a book I got excited about. I definitely know more about otters than I ever did before, though!” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“I love this story, especially the "what, what, what!" bit =D”
Ben N wrote this review Monday, June 4, 2012. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Everyone knows what this book is about, but those who read it long ago have probably forgotten precisely why it is such a classic. Maxwell's story is remarkable enough, and the characters of his otters are beguiling in their own right, but these days, there are hundreds of memoirs by people who have had extraordinary relationships with rare and beautiful animals. Most of them are not worth mentioning in the same breath as 'Ring of Bright Water', because it is Maxwell's gorgeous prose style and his intensely observant eye that make this more than just a memoir: it is a magnificent, melancholy hymn to nature. ”
Giles Watson wrote this review Friday, July 15, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Given to Ollie to read out at Book Club !”
christine b wrote this review Friday, January 21, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“We were right there! Glenelg, Scotland, the Highlands. Camusfaera, Maxell's home is gone, but the spirit of his book lives on!”
Holly Weiss wrote this review Wednesday, April 7, 2010. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“A beautiful book about nature and a man's relationship with animals. Good slow-paced reading for when you might be in a more reflective mood, entertaining and moving by turns.”
Jennifer H wrote this review Wednesday, September 23, 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“I love otters and I enjoyed the parts about otters. But probably only half the book was about otters. The other half was quite slow. I'm glad I read it, but it isn't a book I got excited about. I definitely know more about otters than I ever did before, though!”
Nancy D wrote this review Wednesday, March 18, 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This book sat on my shelf for a decade or two. It's a truly touching and sweetly surprising story about a man and his otter.”
Jennie K wrote this review Sunday, January 11, 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This is considered 'young adult'. However, because it's written by a Scotsman, some of the language is a little difficult. It is a wonderful story and I really enjoyed the descriptive passages of living in the middle of nowhere with an energetic otter. These are one of my very favorite animals. River and sea types”
Valerie M wrote this review Tuesday, December 16, 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
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