The Complete James Herriot Paperback – Box set, 1 Jan. 2006

A series of books which are of the best reading ,charming, interesting and fascinating.

Good value

As I have been having a very difficult time just lately, (I have bad depression with anxiety - but am being treated), that I felt that an absorbing read might help, and then I remembered James Herriot. I had read some of his books, many years ago, and when the thought came back into my mind - and I found the listing for the set of 8 books, I immediately ordered it, and I am so glad that I did!! Right, from the very first pages, James painted such wonderful thoughtful pictures, of firstly Yorkshire, and the landscapes of the fells and farms, then of the Farmers and their Families, together with the antics of the animals, that I was almost there with him. The many amusing and distracting stories, of his 'trials' and 'tribulations', in the beautiful surroundings - with cold winds and even colder cobbles - immediately took me away. I could hear the sheep and the cows and pigs, and taste the fantastic food that he was given, that I was just sitting there with him, and enjoying all those wonderful tastes. His love of his life, of his job, his wife and children, his pets,and his partner - Siegfried and Tristan, is all so plain to see, that I could really feel it through his words. His sheer delight at managing to deliver new lambs,calves, and piglets was so infectious, that you didn't notice all the 'not so appealing results', as he looks in complete wonder at all of the new little ones he has helped into the world. His sheer Joy' is totally enclosing, and has helped me through many 'not so happy hours'. I would certainly recommend, everyone to read these books, if like me, - you are having difficult times, or if you need a lot Peace,Joy, and above all 'a Little Love in your life', you will find it all in the company of the 'Yorkshire Vitinery' James Herriot.

This set of books would be a wonderful addition to a child's library . As an adult I feel lucky to own it . The author has that rare ability to not only draw you into the pages as he tells the story, he brings everything to life. From the first page you visualize the characters , their homes , the scenery , animals etc. A heartwarming and comforting read.Amazing value , affordable price point gives more people the opportunity to own the set . Don't be put off by former reviews . I have no complaints about the quality, the set I received is perfect .

Bought as a surprise towards my husbands birthday present so can't really comment but I know he will be well pleased with them

not had chance to read them all, but enjoyed the first book

Yes the print is a bit fuzzy. Yes the paper is not the best quality. Yes the case they come in is damaged.People who complain it's not the complete set are wrong as the books they think are missing were original works mixed together for the American Market.. In the United States, Wight's first six books were considered too short to publish independently, so they were combined in pairs to form three omnibus volumes.All Creatures Great and Small (1972) (incorporating If Only They Could Talk, It Shouldn't Happen to a Vet, and three chapters from Let Sleeping Vets Lie) ISBN 0-330-25049-3All Things Bright and Beautiful (1974) (incorporating the majority of the chapters from Let Sleeping Vets Lie and Vet in Harness) ISBN 0-330-25580-0All Things Wise and Wonderful (1977) (incorporating Vets Might Fly and Vet in a Spin) ISBN 0-7181-1685-2.At less than £2.50 per Book get reading a good set of tales and stop moaning!!!!!

Very good value