The Garden of the Gods (The Corfu Trilogy Book 3) Kindle Edition

Gerald Durrell writes with great wit and brings to life the Durrell family and the people of Corfu. Sometimes the science of the animals that the young Gerald collects and studies becomes a bit much, but I have to remind myself, that this is a naturalist book, not just an amusing memoir. The television version focused on the family and did not have nearly as much of the science, so that colored my attitude. Nevertheless, I thoroughly enjoyed all the books in this series.

The mother who grew up in India, lived for a few years in England and being a widow she moved her family to the island of Corfu. It is the youngest son, Gerald Durrell, who writes the book. For him this was like living in a paradise and the book is filled with all his various escapades on which he collects all sorts of critters. But all the characters in this book are so different, starting with his siblings, his oldest brother who tries to write novels, the somewhat younger brother who loves any kind of weapons, his sister etc. Because some of the kids took the liberty to invite their foreign "friends" some situations are truly funny and then there are all the characters of the island itself. This was one of the books when I felt sad that I had finished it.

I had been enjoying the Durrells in Corfu on P B S. The book is equally as good. Loved all the characters that interact with the family. Gerald has a writing style that flows while the language is a bit strange at times. Many words that I had to define stated no meaning. All of the family members are heart warming, with mother winning my heart. What an adventurous women to have up rooted her family to such a exotic place. The adventures of them all had me laughing out loud. I loved learning about the work Mr. DURRELL has done for animal conservation. I look forward to visiting the place that bears this name.

As a fan of the Durrell’s of Corfu, I was prepared to like this story, and I did. The story itself was engaging and entertaining, but the writing, particularly when he was describing animals and their habitats, painted a picture that made me feel as if I were in Corfu with the author.

You must read the series. Funny. Vivid imagery. Hilarious situations and characters. Enhances the tv series. I want to be a member of this family. Never a dull moment. Uplifting. Cheery.

I adore this book it is every bit as wonderful as the series based on the books. Reading about Gerry and Roger's adventures and the rest of this awesome family really are a joy. I find the details fascinating and a great escape at the end of my day, I am 80% done reading this book and will miss it when I am done.

I grew up watching Gerald Durrell on TV and reading his amazing books. The Corfu Trilogy, of which The Garden of the Gods is the final chapter, is a true delight. Endearing, charming, fascinating, occasionally tragic, sometimes dramatic and often laugh out loud hilarious, this book is one of the most entertaining works I've read in years. The best screen writer in the world couldn't make this stuff up!

Beautifully written, this book evokes another time in a magical place. It is a classic that makes you smile at the antics of this quirky and very real family who decided to make their home on the Greek island of Corfu. You might learn a bit of zoology, too!

The third book in the `Corfu trilogy' happily has more humour, animals, mad family members and eccentric friends a-plenty. I just love Gerald Durrell's books and they never fail to make me laugh out loud, usually in the most inopportune of places. Note to self: *must* stop reading them on public transport.Not a `sequel', more of a follow-alongside-of rather, this book is set alongside `My Family and Other Animals' and `Birds, Beasts and Relatives' and chronicles familiar characters from those two books as well as more hilarious recaps of funny events that took place on the island. The infamous `Widdle and Puke' (the puppies) are back harassing lambs, Roger the dog is as protective of young Gerry as ever, and of course there's an abundance of other animals and insects that the budding naturalist drags home to his very tolerant mother. Gerry's crazy siblings are back- including pompous Larry, `sex-mad' Margo and Leslie who adores weaponry of every kind. Gerry's mother is also at her very best here- I love his mother, she's so wonderfully depicted!Thrown into the mix along with the family and animals are various crazy neighbours and hanger-ons that make this story so utterly memorable and laugh out loud humorous. These wonderful, engaging books make me long to go back to Corfu desperately as the island is written so vividly and in such a beautiful way. Durrell really had the most delightful sounding childhood and it's fitting that these books have immortalised that and his love of animals forever.Read these books and you will undoubtedly love them and the utterly fantastic sounding Durrell family just as much. This is the hilarious account of a happy, sunlit childhood and is highly recommended.

I've yet to read the third book in the Corfu Triology but having immensely enjoyed book 1, My Family and Other Animals, and being a third of the way through book 2, Birds, Beasts and Relatives, I'm sure it will be equally enjoyable. The Corfu Triology is a joy to read, particularly in these difficult, Covid-19 hit times, and has a lot of laugh out loud sections. Mr. Durrell was an exceptionally talented writer but don't take my word for it, read these books and find this out for yourselves. Enjoy!

This is a collection of further anecdotes from the Durrell family's sojourn in Corfu. A very attractive picture of the island and its inhabitants is presented. Animal life and Gerry's quest to find it is given special treatment. But the humour of the conversational interplay between the family members is really memorable. There are some hilarious scenes.

Perhaps not the funniest, but never the less so well written and a joy to read. Far better to get them individually than the watered down trilogy. Also I think the latest TV The Durrells must come with a stark reminder.......very, very , very loosely based on the books. Yes Corfu and yes the family names are right that is it!!!

I loved the stories,but with this collection,I felt it was just an extra "add on"...not rounding the Corfu experience to a satisfactory finish.It wasbeautifully told and made a pleasurable listening experience.