Suzanne Stephenson presents a charming and whimsical tale in The World According to Patrick White, where a talking pig named Patrick challenges societal norms and explores the complexities of human behavior. As part-time lawyer and farmer Emmie finds herself in possession of this extraordinary pig, readers are treated to a delightful narrative that blends humor, insight, and a touch of legal drama. Through Patrick's observations and interactions, the story prompts reflection on ethics, communication, and compassion, offering a unique perspective on the world. While some may find the conversations between Patrick and humans lacking in depth, the book nonetheless delivers an enjoyable reading experience that appeals to both adults and those with a fondness for classic tales like Charlotte's Web. With its charming British sensibility and heartwarming moments, The World According to Patrick White leaves readers smiling and pondering the profound wisdom found in unexpected places.

What a fun read! Patrick's story will make you laugh out loud in spots.
Grab this book, you won't regret it!
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This was a short but very enjoyable read. I don't believe it is a children's book but it could be.
The premise is that one day percival the pig decides he would quite like to talk.
The story us how the family reacts, how the media reacts and how he reacts to the human world. This is a sweet story.
Thank you to netgalley for providing the ARC.

The World According to Patrick White by Suzanne Stephenson was a quick sweet read with an adorable cover. This maybe a small book but it was very entertaining from start to finish and will have you laughing out loud at some places.
It was a lovely quick read and excellent for a short journey on a train etc! But be warned You may laugh out aloud.

Pigs are a favorite farm animal of mine. An unusual admission when I also admit they are my favorite scent, but when your grandfather owns a pig farm, these things happen.

The world according to Patrick White is a book that my grandfather would have found ridiculous and my grandmother would have read. I think she would have enjoyed it much like I did. It's about a pig, Patrick, who learns to talk English and a little bit of legalize.

Patrick lives on a standard pig farm, before he is moved to live with Emmie and her family. Emmie is a farmer and a lawyer who represents other farmers in important matters. When Patrick learns to speak, he finds himself taking part in a animal rights vs farmer case.

This is a story written for adults that still captured that part of me that loved reading Charlotte's web as a kid. It was entertaining and insightful. And as an added bonus it takes place in England. Five squeals for this book!

What pet owner hasn't sometimes wished that animals could talk. Do you really want it to? I'm afraid we would get a lot of criticism for how badly we know our pets.

This story begins with a pig named Percival arriving to part-time lawyer Emmie and her farm. In order for Percival not to feel alone, Emmie puts a radio in the pig pen. With the help of it, Percival learns to speak and decides that his name is now Patrick White. Patrick learns more and more about the human world when he gets both a TV and a computer that he can control with his voice.

I really like the concept of a talking pig and what it thinks about our world. At the same time, it is sad that he can only study it from the outside and never participate in it directly. Even though all his human friends bring edible gifts, they strictly adhere to laws and regulations on what to feed pigs. Except for Charlie then, who sometimes serves him a beer behind Emmie's back.

The conversations between Patrick and the people around him are quite nice but too superficial in my opinion. Given the title, I would have expected a bit more depth and philosophy in Patrick's comments. I had also expected more from his role as an expert witness. It's too shallow to be really, really good. Overall, this is a cute but too short story.