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Animal Instincts (Paperback)

by Alan Titchmarsh (Author)
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Product details

  • Paperback: 384 pages
  • Publisher: Pocket Books; New Ed edition (18 Jun 2001)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0671037382
  • ISBN-13: 978-0671037383
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 861,866 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Amazon.co.uk Review

Alan Titchmarsh, the best known gardener novelist in Britain, extends his patch with his novel, Animal Instincts. Expectedly funny and warm, Animal Instincts also has a distinct tinge of social commentary. The central figure is one Kit Lavery, who is returning to bucolic Devon, after ten enjoyable years in the Aussie Outback, so as to sort out the parlous estate of his deceased dad. It is all Kit can do not to leap on the next plane home when he meets the scarily modern women presiding over his father's penniless eco-empire: feisty Elizabeth, polemical Jess.

Love, naturally, will bloom in this seemingly unpromising soil. Before it does Titchmarsh deftly sketches an engaging plot that touches on delicate countryside issues like fox hunting, conservancy and the class system, without ever getting tendentious or dull--and without losing the quintessentially pleasant and light-hearted tone. --Sean Thomas --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.



Synopsis

Following the brilliant success of Mr MacGregor and The Last Lighthouse Keeper, Alan Titchmarsh has proved that he is a writing force to be reckoned with Following the death of his father, the owner of East Yarmouth Animal Sanctuary, Kit Lavery returns to Britain from Australia to sort out his father's affairs. His visit is intended to be brief, but on arrival at the down-at-heel animal sanctuary, Kit finds it staffed by two very determined women. Elizabeth Punch and Jess Supple. Elizabeth is a woman with a mission - to save animals from inconsiderate man. And Jess Supple has one burning desire - to keep alive the work of the old man who took her under his wing when she was a placard-waving hunt saboteur. As the two women cajole, berate and demand that Kit stay and carry on his father's good work, he finds life becoming increasingly complicated. And when GM crop trials are proposed in the fields surrounding his farm, his scruples are tested to the limit, and not everyone is happy with his decision. It seems that blood may be split before the Animal Sanctuary, with its assorted inhabitants, is out of the woods...

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5.0 out of 5 stars Something for everyone and a fantastic read., 2 Feb 2001
This review is from: Animal Instincts (Audio Cassette)
If you liked "Mr MacGregor" and "The Last Lighthouse Keeper" then "you ain't seen nothing yet!" This is by far the best of his three novels (and I thought that the "Last Lighthouse Keeper" was fantastic!) It lacks nothing. It has that same warm glow that "The Last Lighthouse Keeper" had and it has the brilliant story lines of all good novels. If this isn't a brilliant work of genius then I don't know what is. The story has love, lust, mystery and romance. It is so well written that you can almost imagine being there and if you like a good novel in any respect then this is for you - it has somehing for everyone. I would say without a doubt that this is the best book I have ever read and I have read a lot of books. This one was so good I had it finished in two days!
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars This is simply fantastic!!!, 23 Dec 2001
This review is from: Animal Instincts (Audio Cassette)
Hats off to you, Alan!!! You've done it again!, I thought it couldn't get much better after reading "The last lighthouse keeper", but obviously it could.
This is simply one of the best books I have ever read, - and I've read quite a few by now. Two thumbs up, way up - can't wait to read your next book, just to see if you can outdo yourself yet again!
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Still thinking it over, 18 Jul 2001
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Another good story from Mr T but, I'm still thinking it over. It lacks the depth of 'The Last Lighthouse Keeper' which, for me, is Alan's best book, I think I was a little disappointed with the main character Kit. He promised so much but ultimately lacked the killer punch and turned a bit wishy washy...but don't let that put you off it is still very readable and a page-turner, if I had been able to register four and a half stars I would have. All Alan's books are a great read. Keep them coming Mr T.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Recommended read
This is the fourth novel I read from Alan Titchmarsh. Even though 'Rosie' and 'Mr MacGregor' are still my favourites, this book is also a very good read. Read more
Published on 28 Feb 2007 by Organic Gardener

4.0 out of 5 stars A good book but lacking in depth.
I enjoyed this book as it was on a subject of interest to me. However, I did find it lacked depth. But Mr. Read more
Published on 15 Jan 2002 by crugybar@aol.com

5.0 out of 5 stars Another Titchmarsh triumph!
Alan Titchmarsh is getting better and better. Animal Instincts is a great read. Set in the British countryside, there's lots of sex, lots of fresh air, and bags of love. Read more
Published on 6 Nov 2000

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