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The Lord God Made Them All (All Creatures Great and Small, #7)

James Herriot
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The Lord God Made Them All (All Creatures Great and Small, #7)

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2015

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James Herriot

The Lord God Made Them All (All Creatures Great and Small, #7)

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2015
Book Details
Pages

373

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

Yorkshire, England • 1940s-50s

Topic
Publication Year

2015

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

12+ years

Lexile Level

920L

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Super Short Summary

The Lord God Made Them All by James Herriot recounts the experiences of a British veterinary surgeon. Set in the post-World War II era, it follows his travels and veterinary practice within rural Yorkshire, detailing his interactions with various animals and their owners. The narrative celebrates the bond between humans and animals.

Reviews & Readership

4.6

35,253 ratings

90%

Loved it

8%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

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James Herriot's The Lord God Made Them All offers a heartwarming continuation of his veterinary adventures. Readers appreciate the author's storytelling and vivid depictions of rural life. However, some find the anecdotes repetitive. Overall, it encapsulates the charm and tenderness synonymous with Herriot’s work, though it may not captivate new readers as much.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Lord God Made Them All (All Creatures Great and Small, #7)?

Readers who will enjoy The Lord God Made Them All by James Herriot likely appreciate heartwarming, true-life stories set in the English countryside. Fans of All Creatures Great and Small and At Home in Mitford will find this book’s blend of humor, compassion, and engaging animal tales particularly delightful.

4.6

35,253 ratings

90%

Loved it

8%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

373

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

Yorkshire, England • 1940s-50s

Topic
Publication Year

2015

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

12+ years

Lexile Level

920L

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