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Watchers Review

Dean Koontz, American, Animals, Fiction, Genetic Engineering, Ghost, Hard Science, Horror, Literature, Science Fiction, Suspense, Thriller

Watchers

Published: February 1987
Author: Dean Koontz
Genre: American, Animals, Fiction, Genetic Engineering, Ghost, Hard Science, Horror, Literature, Science Fiction, Suspense, Thriller

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The Review

Dean Koontz wrote the thriller Science Fiction Watchers. Watchers, along with Strangers, Lightning, and Midnight, are credited with launching Koontz's career as a best-selling novelist. The novel is a fast-paced adventure set in the 1980s, before mobile phones, the Internet, or caller ID, and when phone books and public payphones were the standards. 

It is not continuous action. There are portions where the key characters, both protagonists and villains, are developed in-depth. The two antagonists are genuinely terrifying pieces of work. One is a professional assassin who has an unhealthy idea that by murdering people, he may achieve immortality, while the other is a genetic abomination designed to kill. Mr. Koontz takes so much time fleshing them out that the reader is on edge even before the climax.

Despite the mutant murdering so many people, the author does such a superb job that I felt sorry for it. The amazing dog Einstein was the actual thrill for me. I was more worried about the dog's survival than about the people. 

Mr. Koontz presents extremely horrific scenes that some readers may find excessive. The genetic organism is called "The Outsider," and it not only has a telepathic link to Einstein, but it is also obsessed with murdering the dog. Only at the end of the book will you realize why the novel is titled 'Watchers.'

Watchers by Dean Koontz is another of my all-time favorite books. I've read this story countless times over the years, and every time I enjoy it more! I bought the paperback, hardback, kindle, and audio edition of the book to ensure that I always had it ready to read, and I always buy all forms of a book that I enjoy or if I like the author, as I often state. When I saw the option to purchase an E-book copy, I leaped at it. 

What can I write about this gripping story? Beautiful story! Unbelievable and terrifying storyline! As you read from one terrible event to the next, your heart will race!

The Outsider is a terrifying nightmare monster. It destroys mirrors wherever it goes because it despises its own reflection.

These two items were produced by the military as possible weapons, and The Outsider despises Einstein and wishes to destroy him at any cost.

And this is the story's fundamental premise: The Outsider is seeking Einstein, and Einstein is trying to hide and avoid capture by the Government, the Military, or The Outsider.

There are various other components to the plot as well, including Travis's life, Nora's history, and her connection with Streck.

In varying degrees, the book covers a wide range of distinct characteristics of good and evil, or good and terrible.

Can the hero and heroine, as well as the book's star, a beautiful, clever dog, withstand an incredible terrible extraterrestrial opponent and a horrible, vicious human enemy? 

I can only highly recommend reading this story! In my opinion, it is one of Dean Koontz's greatest works, if not his best. 

A delightfully terrifying, emotional, insightful, amusing, and enthralling novel whose characters will tug at your heartstrings and stay with you for the rest of your life! 

Einstein, sometimes known as Fur Face, is the most memorable fictional dog I've ever met. 

Everything Koontz writes in his afterword is accurate since I've had the same talks about Watchers with my fellow readers, many of whom are now going to go back and reread it. 

This is vintage Koontz at his finest! And if wishes were horses, there would be a sequel eventually!

You may think that the following few words of this review are about the movie adaptation of this book, but that is not the case. The book is excellent and highly recommended, but the movie is just that, a movie, and you will understand what I mean after reading the following...

This book has inspired four films, all of which are based on the tale. The first was filmed with the star as a teenager (in the novel, the male is an adult in his 30s), a teenage female friend, and the dog. I definitely advise you to read the book!

The book inspired a series of low-budget horror films.

-1- Watchers (1988)

-2- Watchers II (1990)

-3- Watchers III (1994)

-4- Watchers Reborn (1998)

I saw these movies, and while they are not a true adaptation of the book, they are nonetheless enjoyable to watch if you want to relax or pass the time. 

Travis is a sixteen-year-old youngster in the film adaption, while Nora is his mother. The Outsider is called OXCOM, and Vince Nasco is changed with NSO agents seeking for the monster. Travis has a girlfriend called Tracey as well. 

I discovered a few links for these movies, but I felt they were untrustworthy for more than a few individuals, so I'll put them here as soon as I find suitable links or if someone can supply me with decent ones. 

The film does not do the book credit and does not contain the plot as it is written! Worse, the following two remakes of this fantastic narrative strayed so far from the book's plot that the filmmakers should be ashamed to have named those films after such a brilliant book. 

SO, if you see a movie named "Watchers" with the author Dean Koontz's name on it, be advised that the film does not mirror the genuine tale in the book!


Final Thoughts

One of the most adored tales I've ever read. Watchers was by far my favorite of all the books in which I enjoyed several of the stories since they had heart. I've always wanted an intelligent dog named after Albert Einstein.

The story of the watcher pierced my heart and brought tears to my eyes. I was hoping that the movies they created would accurately depict the plot, but I believe none of the attempts came close. But, alas, no. So Einstein will live on fondly in my mind.

From Travis, the primary character, to Einstein, the major purpose of the tale, there is some amazing character work in this book (Einstein is easily one of the best characters in the book). Characters like Streck, on the other hand, are written with amazing depth and thought, making them extraordinarily well thought out and intriguing characters in the plot.

Nora is maybe the finest character in the entire novel. She has a lovely and caring personality, and Koontz does an excellent job of portraying her. She is an interesting and complex character, believable in her problems with marital abuse and also in her interactions with Travis and Einstein. 

The Outsider is another fascinating figure, as you attempt to view the world through its dark eyes and darker heart, with its hate and contempt for everything, nonetheless, you can see why it feels this way.

This is an epic thriller that, despite its age, demonstrates how clever Koontz was even back then. This is an excellent read that you will enjoy regardless of genre.

Even before Michael Crichton's 1990 book 'Jurassic Park,' Mr. Koontz used 1987 'Watchers' as a springboard to address science's moral restrictions and the future of recombinant DNA. 

He also discusses the significance of vaccinating pets and the contentious subject of employing animals in scientific study. In the Afterword, the author remarked that 'Watchers' was his best-received novel. If the supporters are also dog lovers, I can see why. It's a solid, simple journey.

I could go on and on about DNA restructuring or tweaking DNA for research and modification to solve some genetic abnormalities in people, such as death, which is encoded in our genetics, or DNA and we must remove this time bomb that causes us to age. 

The same is true for cloning; we can clone our best minds and combine them with the use of DNA and genetic research, and even control it all, but the problem is fake morality, which is causing humanity to suffer for the benefit of a few who know that if we win this war, the rule of a few will be over. 

I simply wanted to add the preceding few paragraphs since the issue in this book is the same, but I believe we can use all of these divine technologies for the good of mankind while still controlling evil corporations and nations from utilizing them against us, the people of the entire planet. In simple words this book is really, really, really hundred percent recommended.


Synopsis

“A “superior thriller”(Oakland Press) about a man, a dog, and a terrifying threat that could only have come from the imagination of #1 New York Times bestselling author Dean Koontz—nominated as one of America’s best-loved novels by PBS’s The Great American Read.

On his thirty-sixth birthday, Travis Cornell hikes into the foothills of the Santa Ana Mountains. But his path is soon blocked by a bedraggled Golden Retriever who will let him go no further into the dark woods.

That morning, Travis had been desperate to find some happiness in his lonely, seemingly cursed life. What he finds is a dog of alarming intelligence that soon leads him into a relentless storm of mankind’s darkest creation...”


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Rating: 100/100
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Cujo Review

Stephen King, American, Animal, Fiction, Horror Fiction, Horror, Media-Tie-In, Psychological, Rural, Small Town, Suspense, Thriller

Cujo

Published: 8, September 1981
Author: Stephen King
Genres: American, Animals, Fiction, Horror, Media Tie-In, Psychological, Rural, Small Town, Suspense, Thriller

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Cujo Summary


The Review:

Stephen King's novel Cujo was partially inspired by a visit to a mechanic in the spring of 1977. Author recalls how problems with his motorbike led him to an auto shop on the outskirts of Bridgton, Maine, in an interview. When he got to the shop, his motorcycle died, and a Saint Bernard appeared from the garage, barking at him and clawing for his hand.

Despite the fact that the mechanic used a wrench to stop the dog from injuring Stephen King, he was nevertheless terrified by the experience. This occurrence, as well as a tale of a little kid mauled by a Saint Bernard that appeared in a Portland, Maine newspaper, served as inspiration for the novel.

At the time, the author also owned a faulty Ford Pinto, the same car model that the novel's heroine, Donna Trenton, brings to the mechanical workshop where she meets the rabid Cujo.

If you've never seen the movie or read the book, the first thing you'll notice when you start reading this book is that you get a true sense of why Cujo went insane and attacked humans.

Cujo turned virtually mad after contracting rabies, according to the book. Furthermore, the author does a fantastic job of immersing the reader in Cujo's psyche, since the dog's hazy thoughts are occasionally conveyed, which was a real joy for me.

The location and subplots were well-done, and the novel didn't feel out of date. In fact, a book like this would be better placed in the 1980s, when people couldn't use their mobile phones or send text messages when they were in danger or needed assistance.

That adds to the suspense because it reduces things to the bare fundamentals with a level playing field, as desperate situations pit man against the dog, or woman against the dog, with no technology to intervene.

There are lots of other sidetracks in the plot that don't include Cujo; it's not simply a dog following humans for 400 pages, but Cujo is definitely the straw that breaks the camel's back. Overall, no dog has ever been more stunning on paper or on-screen than Cujo, which is why the title will always be remembered.

Because I am an animal lover who does not want to watch animals being hurt, I did not consider this a fantastic book at first, but the book and writing are excellent, as one would expect from Stephen King, but what made me unhappy was Cujo's condition.

To solve this problem, I decided that Cujo was not a dog, but rather a monster that needed to be exterminated, thus I enjoyed it as a creature feature. If you've read any of his other books, you should give this one a go.

This novel really exceeded my expectations. I heard it was about a rabid dog, but I was expecting a straightforward horror story. I wasn't expecting such a diverse cast of individuals or a complicated narrative.

I liked how realistic the characters were. The youngster afraid of creatures in his closet, the pair dealing with marital issues, the lovelorn lover, and the mother desiring a better life for her son were all touching and relatable.

I was concerned for every one of them. I even felt sad for the tenacious, dominating, and abusive dad, which, made me think, what a fantastic work of literature, if I can feel sorry for a man like that, and it was because he wasn't completely black and white.

Although he was a darker shade of gray than the story's protagonists, there was still plenty about him that I could relate to. I didn't feel sorry for the lovelorn, fanatical lover, the sort that goes off the handle and throws a terrifying big boy attitude when he doesn't get what he desires, but I can say I've known individuals like him.

All of the characters were genuine people. The dog's character was also well-written. I haven't read any other stories with such well-written pets. Call of the Wild was one of the first books I read, and the dogs in that novel felt far too human.

I don't know what it's like to be a dog, but I thought this dog character to be convincing. The finale was gloomier than I had anticipated or desired, but it was not unsatisfying.

Cujo reminds me of a period when Stephen King's writing was more free-form when unfettered masterpieces like Firestarter and The Stand were still new on bookstore shelves.

Cujo represents a period in my life when the author would place pedestrian characters in exceptional situations and leave them to figure things out on their own. It's less delicate than Lisey's Story and Duma Key, but it's more dynamic. And you constantly have the feeling that anything may, and probably will happen. That's what makes Cujo so special.


Final Thoughts:

I'm telling a story based on one of my own nightmares. I had several dreams as a child of being attacked by dogs and other creatures, and they always attacked the side of my neck, and I always woke up at that point. But as I grew older, I began to dislodge these creatures' jaws like Tarzan. I'm sure I didn't have these nightmares because of reading/watching Cujo, but this story reminded me of them.

The supernatural component is almost entirely absent, leaving the reader to question whether this is merely a consequence of rabies or something even more malevolent. Regardless, the shocks and thrills are constant.

I like Stephen King's sympathy for Cujo; the dog has moments when he realizes something is wrong with him but is perplexed by his ailment. This story will not disappoint; strange circumstances leave a mother and boy alone on a lonely property with the dog.

Cujo is a Stephen King novel about a well-mannered St. Bernard that goes rabid after being bitten by a Rabies Positive bat and terrorizes the quiet town of Castle Rock, Maine.

The author creates a terrifying creature that becomes the standard representation for all violent and horrific creatures to follow. I couldn't put the book down because I couldn't wait to know what happened next, who would be the next victim, and whether they would survive the meeting with the ferocious creature.

The reader will be completely enthralled by this page-turner. If you haven't already read it, I highly encourage you to do so since it is an old classic for the times we live in.


Synopsis:

“The #1 New York Times bestseller, Cujo “hits the jugular” (The New York Times) with the story of a friendly Saint Bernard that is bitten by a bat. Get ready to meet the most hideous menace ever to terrorize the town of Castle Rock, Maine.

Outside a peaceful town in central Maine, a monster is waiting. Cujo is a two-hundred-pound Saint Bernard, the best friend Brett Camber has ever had. One day, Cujo chases a rabbit into a cave inhabited by sick bats and emerges as something new altogether.

Meanwhile, Vic and Donna Trenton, and their young son Tad, move to Maine. They are seeking peace and quiet, but life in this small town is not what it seems. As Tad tries to fend off the terror that comes to him at night from his bedroom closet, and as Vic and Donna face their own nightmare of a marriage on the rocks, there is no way they can know that a monster, infinitely sinister, waits in the daylight.

What happens to Cujo, how he becomes a horrifying vortex inescapably drawing in all the people around him, makes for one of the most heart-stopping novels Stephen King has ever written. “A genuine page-turner that grabs you and holds you and won’t let go” (Chattanooga Times), Cujo will forever change how you view man’s best friend.”


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Rating: 95/100
Recommended: 100/100 Yes.

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Pet Sematary

Pet Sematary

Published: 14, November 1983

Author: Stephen King

Genres: Occult, Suspense, Ghost, Horror, Supernatural, Thrillers, Fiction, Animals, Zombie


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The Review:

The book that will give you nightmares and make you jumpy from the first page and will haunt you long after you've finished it. Even the king admitted that, of all the horror novels he had written, this one terrified him the most.

I first saw the movie adaptation of this book, then read the book a few years later, and I was shocked to my core; the movie was scary, but the book is unrivaled; I am confident that it can scare even an adult to the same degree that it can scare a child.

When I have to say things like "Stephen King is an incredible storyteller" or "he is the master of his craft," I sometimes feel like a broken record. Because he has so many books, almost all of which are fantastic. Perhaps I'll save this paragraph and use it in all of my future reviews of his books.

One of the most recommended books and scary as well, just don’t forget, it is better not to read it at night especially before going to bed because I have noticed a pattern of nightmares in almost everyone who reads it before sleeping.

The book touches a deep chord in the reader’s heart by asking and doing something painful, then gives a solution but the solution is so scary and gives you a choice to think if it is ethical or unethical. When I first watched the adaptation of this book,

I really wanted to do the unethical and later when I read the book, I still wanted to do the unethical because I believe one person's ethics may be another’s unethical and vise versa. Like a martyr can be a hero to one country or religion but to the other, he may be a terrorist, so we can’t decide which is which and what is wrong and what is correct for everyone. Plus I love when death is defeated in any form, even Frankenstein’s monster was to me a success and win over death.

The novel is going to grab your windpipe in the last hundred or so pages so be advised and don’t read it when you are alone.


Synopsis:

“Now a major motion picture! Stephen King’s #1 New York Times bestseller is a “wild, powerful, disturbing” (The Washington Post Book World) classic about evil that exists far beyond the grave—among King’s most iconic and frightening novels.

When Dr. Louis Creed takes a new job and moves his family to the idyllic rural town of Ludlow, Maine, this new beginning seems too good to be true. Despite Ludlow’s tranquility, an undercurrent of danger exists here. Those trucks on the road outside the Creed’s beautiful old home travel by just a little too quickly, for one thing…as is evidenced by the makeshift graveyard in the nearby woods where generations of children have buried their beloved pets. Then there are the warnings to Louis both real and from the depths of his nightmares that he should not venture beyond the borders of this little graveyard where another burial ground lures with seductive promises and ungodly temptations. A blood-chilling truth is hidden there—one more terrifying than death itself, and hideously more powerful. As Louis is about to discover for himself sometimes, dead is better…”


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Rating: 100/100
Recommended: 100/100 Yes.

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Meg

A Novel of Deep Terror
Published: July 1997

Author: Steve Alten

Genres: Action, Animal, Creature Feature, Fiction, Horror, Sea Adventures, Suspense, Thrillers

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Meg is short for megalodon, and just the name sends shivers down the spine of anyone who has read or seen Peter Benchley’s The Jaws. The novel and its sequels follow the underwater adventures of a Navy deep-sea diver, as well as his close encounters with the great megalodons.

Jaws is a shark pup in comparison to Meg. I know Jaws is iconic, but this novel will make you even more afraid of being in the water, even if you are on a ship.

First and foremost, the film appears to be loosely based on the novel, but in some cases, it uses the novel exactly as written. Another significant difference I noticed was the characters and behavior of some of these characters. And the book's ending is completely different, which may cause you to feel claustrophobic once you reach those pages.

The second thing that worries me the most is the new version of the book, which is said to have been altered to be written in the style of the film (I never read this version.) I'm not sure how much the original book has changed or which version you'll be receiving. Please let me know which version you read in the comments. By sharing your thoughts, you can tell me if the endings of the movie and the novel were the same or not.

The novel is fast-paced and action-packed, with close-to-reality marine science that demonstrates the research behind the novel. Normally, these types of books take their time getting started and gradually build up to an actual encounter with the beast when the book is already in the third half, but this book introduces you to this terrifying creature from the beginning and keeps reminding you of it on every page.

Books will always be better than movies in my opinion because you can't compete with the knowledge a book and its words can provide. The simplest thing is the characters' thoughts and feelings, which are not shown in the film. That is why I think it is better to read the book first and then watch the movie.

It's a great bone-chilling, spine-freezing horror story that you can enjoy and it can be a great beach read but I don’t recommend reading it when you are anywhere near the sea.


Synopsis:

“Read the book that inspired the BLOCKBUSTER MOVIE starring Jason Statham, Li Bingbing, Rainn Wilson, Ruby Rose, Winston Chao, and Cliff Curtis!

Seven years ago and seven miles below the surface of the Pacific Ocean, Dr. Jonas Taylor encountered something that changed the course of his life. Once a Navy deep-sea submersible pilot, now a marine paleontologist, Taylor is convinced that a remnant population of Carcharodon megalodon―prehistoric sharks growing up to 70 feet long, that subsisted on whales―lurks at the bottom of the Mariana Trench.

Offered the opportunity to return to those crushing depths in search of the Megs, Taylor leaps at the chance...but his quest for scientific knowledge (and personal vindication) becomes a desperate fight for survival, when the most vicious predator the earth has ever known is freed to once again hunt the surface.”

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Rating: 100/100
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James Herriot's Dog Stories

Published: 1986

Author: James Herriot

Genres: Animal & Pet Care Essays, Biographies, Real-Life Stories, Short Stories, Fauna, Veterinarian Stories, For Family, Dogs, Dog Lovers, Cat Lovers, Animal Lovers


For all the dog and animal lovers, plus for everyone who still has a human heart in these times.

This Review cannot start without telling the story of how I got this book and came to know about the beautiful, funny, happy, sad, heartwarming, heartbreaking, triumphant, uplifting, soothing, and much more but worth every second you spend reading these books and the writer who is behind all this great writing. If you love dogs and think you understand them, you'll find yourself seeing them in a whole new light after this book and any other book by Mr. James Herriot because he was not just a vet, he was a man with a big heart, I am sad I am already done with all his books and can't read new books by him because he is not with us anymore. His writing style was "Just tell the story."

He was not forcing the reader to be emotionally involved because his true stories were making a reader get involved automatically and that is an amazing trait in a writer. The joy and laughter and pain, the tears and smiles will make you want more of his books and I recommend you buy and read all of them and share with loved ones, especially dog lovers. In simple words, to feel happy, to laugh, to cry, to feel all the joy and absurdity of life, read Mr. James Herriot.

Dogs are a big part of many people's lives greatly. Truly their love is always pure and simple in health and in sickness; it is permanent, and longer-lasting than many human friendships. They are the motivation to get out of bed and keep going when sometimes you don't even want to move.

Okay, time for my story of how I got my first book of Mr. James Herriot...
It was crowded in the metro and I was sitting on a double seater with a male stranger. At the next station, a girl came in; I always give my seat to any female regardless of age. This includes old men, kids, students in uniforms, and young guys with books or school bags, so I pointed at her to come and take my seat. She said no but I insisted and she took my seat after saying thanks.

By chance on the next stop, the stranger left and this girl asked me to sit with her and I did. The moment I sat beside her, she said thank you again and asked why I gave her my seat? I told her that I always give my seat to females, kids, and old men. She laughed and said: "So, you are one of the last of the dying breed of true gentlemen?"

I smiled and said thanks because I know it is true, I get laughed at by people sometimes for doing these things and sometimes it is thought of as flirting and many other things that are not my intention. After that, we talked a bit, and after realizing that I was not flirting, she started reading her book. I saw a dog and an old man on the cover and asked her what is the title of this book. (I got interested because I read a lot of books and actually got a huge library of my own at home) She told me the name "Dog Stories" and asked do you read books? I said yes, I read a lot of books from almost all the genres except for porn. She smiled and said: "you can have this book because I am almost done."

I was shocked and happy at the same time to know a person like her still exists, but still, I said no. In the end, she basically forced me to take the book from her. We exchanged cell numbers on her request and talked a bit; once she finished the final few pages she gave the book to me.

My station was already three stops behind us by now but I had to sit with her because she wanted to finish the book and give it to me before we part ways. Her station was still far and she had plenty of time to finish the book.

Once she was done reading, she handed the book to me with a satisfied smile. Her station came after ten minutes and we both came out of the station. She asked me if I can walk her to her building, I said yes and started walking with her, she lived just two minutes walk away from the metro station. I knew I'll be having tea or coffee at her home, even if I want it or not and that is what happened. She invited me to her apartment for tea and I said yes because I smelled the beautiful smell of old books from inside her apartment. The moment she opened the door, I felt I am in book heaven. While she was preparing the tea, I was busy checking the books. One thing that I noticed was the books from Mr. James Herriot's book series (Not actually series but many books written by him.)
She came back with tea and saw me looking at her books; she smiled and asked if I found something that interests me?
I said, "Yes, this room."
We both laughed and she said yes you can have anything from this room. I almost had all the books she had but some books like the books from Mr. James Herriot, I didn't even know about. So I asked her about these books, and then she told me about the writer and the stories which I already mentioned above.

One thing that I understood from meeting this girl and reading the books of Mr. James Herriot was that everyone who loves animals turns out to be a good person with a big heart. Anyway, we talked for a long time without noticing it was already so late in the evening, so I asked her permission to leave but she insisted that I stay the night because it was like we were so alike and maybe she was missing good company that can talk and discuss same stuff that she loved. I really wanted to stay and talk nonstop; the same as she wanted but I had to leave because I was on strict training for an upcoming forty two Kilo-meter marathon, so I had to decline, but I promised to come again whenever she wants me to come. On that, she agreed to let me leave and invited me to come on the upcoming weekend with extra clothes for staying the whole weekend for book marathon, discussion, and my training if I had training day during the weekend. I left with a big smile, a warm hug, and many books that were all written by Mr. James Herriot.

We are best book buddies until now, starting from that day and I thank Mr. James Herriot for that. I feel everyone who reads his books, gets something from him and becomes a better version of oneself.


A little bit about the author...
James Herriot, a pseudonym for James Alfred Wight, he grew up in Glasgow and qualified as a veterinary surgeon at Glasgow Veterinary College. Shortly afterward he took up a position as an assistant in a North Yorkshire practice where he remained, except for his wartime service in the RAF, until his death in 1995. He wrote many books about Yorkshire country life, including some for children, but he is best known for his memoirs, which begin with If Only They Could Talk. The books were televised in the enormously popular series All Creatures Great and Small.

A bit from Media...
"His message is affectionate, and his four-footed creatures are irresistible." -- TIME MAGAZINE --

"There is no finer teller of dog stories in the world than James Herriot." -- KNICKERBOCKER NEWS --

"The tales can be read and re-read . . . What shines through all the stories is that dogs give us enormous pleasure." --
SUNDAY TIMES --

"James Herriot provokes a chuckle, or a lump in your throat, in every chapter." -- DAILY MIRROR --

I wish I was able to give thousands of points to these books. And yes I am going to...

Rating: 10000/10000
Recommended: 10000/10000 YES. (Unless you hate animals or are heartless)

I am sharing some links to the books written by Mr. James Herriot. Buy the books here:


James Herriot's Dog Stories: (The book in my story, I still got it on my table)

All Creatures Great and Small: https://amzn.to/3gqNbxB
All Things Bright and Beautiful: https://amzn.to/3gpviz7
All Things Wise and Wonderful: https://amzn.to/3nb4nZh
James Herriot's Cat Stories: https://amzn.to/3v60nMt
James Herriot's Favorite Dog Stories: https://amzn.to/3nbLaXy
James Herriot's Treasury for Children: https://amzn.to/3vaGvI9
James Herriot's Yorkshire: https://amzn.to/3n4N387
The Real James Herriot: A Memoir of My Father:
The Best of James Herriot: https://amzn.to/3goDKyL
THE COMPLETE JAMES HERRIOT Box Set 1-8:
Young James Herriot: https://amzn.to/3n4N8ZE
Real James Herriot: The Authorized Biography:
If Only They Could Talk: https://amzn.to/3goDFer
Lord God Made Them All: https://amzn.to/3tw4rVQ
Every Living Thing: https://amzn.to/3xatZKi
Moses the Kitten: https://amzn.to/3xb2NeA
The Christmas Day Kitten: https://amzn.to/3x6dRd3
Bonny's Big Day: https://amzn.to/3v4UTl1
Smudge, The Little Lost Lamb: https://amzn.to/2QAEaal
Blossom Comes Home: https://amzn.to/3eeZn1S
The Market Square Dog: https://amzn.to/2RLF9Fb
It Shouldn't Happen to a Vet: https://amzn.to/3xavSqm
Let Sleeping Vets Lie: https://amzn.to/3n46w8Z
Vet in Harness: https://amzn.to/3tEmPMj
Vets Might Fly: https://amzn.to/3x4SGbf
The Life of a Country Vet: https://amzn.to/32x1NTS
Never Turn Your Back on an Angus Cow: My Life as a Country Vet: https://amzn.to/3dvHFrz

...and many more. Just use any of these links and check around for more, but I already added all the good books here so you don't have to search.

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