This book, a collection of essays about nature (flora/fauna) was a disappointment – I had read great reviews about her H is for Hawk book, so I thought this book would be a good intro to her writing,

I guess it was, and it was not anywhere as good as expected.

The essays were more – to me – like diary entries than essays. Just didn’t have the gravitas of EB White or James McPhee (who does?).

She writes well, and decidedly knows whats she’s talking about – be it ducks or bugs (a favorite of mine – really) – it’s interesting but not compelling.

Again, less than I expected.

I’m probably not going to read H is for Hawk.

Hmmm…..