When her father dies and after a broken engagement, Penny decides to embark on a month‘s long holiday in Corfu, an island she feels connected to through her love of Gerald Durrell’s book, My Family and Other Animals. She explores the places where the Durrells stayed during their time there in the 1930s, whilst at the same time making new friends and finding an inner peace.
I enjoyed this gentle, engaging and light hearted tale. It’s beautifully and vividly written. The imagery it paints is wonderful. I could easily picture the island of Corfu with its many coves, tavernas and bars - I almost felt I was there. It brought back lovely memories of a holiday I spent there a few years ago. Luckily, I have read My Family and Other Animals so am quite familiar with the Durrells’ story, so it was interesting to ‘visit’ their homes and places of interest in this book. Even though I did find it somewhat twee at times, ultimately I found it a thoughtful tale about coming to terms with grief, finding yourself and following your dreams. I think it would make a great beach read, especially if holidaying on the picturesque island of Corfu. A worthwhile read!
I enjoyed this gentle, engaging and light hearted tale. It’s beautifully and vividly written. The imagery it paints is wonderful. I could easily picture the island of Corfu with its many coves, tavernas and bars - I almost felt I was there. It brought back lovely memories of a holiday I spent there a few years ago. Luckily, I have read My Family and Other Animals so am quite familiar with the Durrells’ story, so it was interesting to ‘visit’ their homes and places of interest in this book. Even though I did find it somewhat twee at times, ultimately I found it a thoughtful tale about coming to terms with grief, finding yourself and following your dreams. I think it would make a great beach read, especially if holidaying on the picturesque island of Corfu. A worthwhile read!