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It Shouldn't Happen to a Vet

It Shouldn't Happen to a Vet

All Creatures Great and Small #2
By&
Narrative non-fictionAnimalsBiography & Memoir
Pages
229
Published
1973
Language
English

Synopsis

Join James Herriot as he continues his adventures as a country vet in Darrowby, navigating the quirks of his colleagues and the challenges of treating all creatures great and small. From testing cattle for tuberculosis to fending off a ferocious Great Dane, his days are never dull. Amidst the animal antics, James also tries to win the heart of the lovely Helen Alderson.

Prose complexity
4/10

Vibe

HeartwarmingFunnyLighthearted
Workplace Romance

Genres

Animals Biography & Memoir Biography

Authors

J
James Herriot

James Alfred "Alf" Wight, known by the pen name James Herriot, was a British veterinary surgeon and writer, who used his many years of experiences as a veterinary surgeon to write a series of books each consisting of stories about animals and their owners. - Wikipedia

Frequently asked questions

  • Is It Shouldn't Happen to a Vet based on a true story?

    This book is part of a series of memoirs by James Herriot, the pen name of James Alfred Wight, a real-life veterinary surgeon. The stories are based on his own experiences practicing in rural Yorkshire, England.

  • Do I need to read All Creatures Great and Small before It Shouldn't Happen to a Vet?

    While each book in the series offers self-contained stories, reading them in publication order allows for a more complete understanding of the characters' development and the progression of James Herriot's career and personal life.

  • Is there a TV adaptation of It Shouldn't Happen to a Vet?

    The stories from this book, along with others in the series, were adapted into the popular BBC television series "All Creatures Great and Small." There was also a 1976 film adaptation that specifically covered events from this book and its predecessor.