Question

Which author is the odd one out, George Orwell, Lewis Carroll, Douglas Adam, or James Herriot

Answer 1

The correct answer to the given question is Lewis Carroll. Out of all the authors, Lewis Carroll is the odd one out.

Explanation:

• George Orwell is a novelist. He has written many books and essays like Shooting an Elephant, Politics etc.
• Lewis Carroll is a writer of fictional stories. His real name is Charles Lutwidge Dodgson.
• Douglas Adam is the author of famous shows like The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.
• While James Herriot is a famous British veterinary surgeon as well as a writer.

Answer 2

Answer:

The correct answer is James Herriot.

Explanation:

George Orwell 1903 to 1950- He was a famous English novelist, critic, journalist and essayist.

Lewis Carroll 1832 to 1898 – English writer of children fiction.

Douglas Adam 1952 to 2001 – English author

James Herriot 1916 to 1995 – British Veterinary Surgeon and writer.

Among all of the above James Herriot is the odd man out as he was the surgeon and others were not which is a different profession. Also, his writings consist of stories about his veterinary experience about animals and their owners.