The Picnic and Suchlike Pandemonium
The Picnic and Suchlike Pandemonium by Durrell Gerald, published by The Companion Book Club in 1980, offers a collection of anecdotal snippets and short stories that capture the essence of the Durrell family’s adventures. This edition presents a humorous take on family excursions, particularly highlighting ‘The Picnic’, which recounts an ill-fated outing that spirals into chaos, showcasing Gerald Durrell’s signature wit.
Readers will find a blend of humor and surreal storytelling throughout the book, with tales that evoke a whimsical atmosphere reminiscent of Roald Dahl’s style. Alongside the comedic escapades, the collection includes the critically acclaimed Gothic horror story ‘The Entrance’, adding a unique twist to the narrative. This book appeals to those interested in biographies and memoirs, as well as fans of literature and fiction that explore the lives of travelers and explorers.
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If you loved My Family and Other Animals and can’t get enough of the Durrells after the Corfu series, this is the book for you. It constitutes a series of anecdotal snippets and short stories including ‘The Picnic’, a laugh-out-loud account of an ill-fated Durrell family excursion, which should have been a relaxing, jolly affair. But with the Durrells things are seldom straightforward and on this occasion all that could go wrong did go wrong – except Gerald Durrell’s sense of humour in recounting the tale. Other hilarious and surreal Roald Dahlesque stories ensue, including the critically acclaimed Gothic horror story ‘The Entrance’.
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