Fillets of plaice (by Gerald Durrell)

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'Fillets of plaice' is a collection of stories by Gerald Durrell. They are mostly biographical, and include anecdotes about himself, as well as his family and friends.

While this book stands alone, it's more enjoyable to read after his classic 'My family and other animals'. That's because it contains the story of his moving to Corfu as a child, and introduces many of the people who re-appear in 'Fillets of plaice'.

It's hard to say anything much without giving spoilers. But the stories are well-written, with some brilliant observations and the classic Durrell-style confused conversations.

Very enjoyable. Highly recommended.