Watership Down: A Novel by Richard Adams
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Book Reviews of Watership Down: A Novel
Book Review: I LOVED Watership Down!
Summary: 5 Stars
I remember seeing the movie when I was a young child and it stayed with me ever since. I remembered certain scenes from the film all my life and it did affect me deeply because 30 years later, I still haven't forgotten watching it nor the title. I realized that I needed to revisit this story for that reason and decided to read the novel before seeing the movie again. I'm so glad I did!!!
I absolutely LOVED this book, which I finished in a few days. It is beatiful, sad, funny, epic, and haunting all at once! This may be one of the best books I have ever read and I read A LOT.
There are some parts that can get a little over-desriptive and boring but they are few and you will hardly notice. For me, the pace really picked up about halfway through and I couldn't put it down. This is definitely and ADULT themed book IMO since some of the trials and lessons are emotionally heavy.
Bottom Line: READ IT!
Book Review: This book will suprise you!
Summary: 5 Stars
I purchased a copy of Watership Down at a used book store. This was a copy without a doubt older than me. I was intrigued by it only because I had heard it labeled a literary classic. If it hadn't been for that I likely would've passed on the story about "talking rabbits".
I think the most amazing part about this book, and also one of the things that made it so enjoyable, was that it transcends what you would expect a book with this plot line to be about. Seemingly without much trouble, author makes you care deeply for the wide array of characters in this book.
My advice is to read no further reviews or descriptions about this book. Simply pick it up and see for yourself. Start from scratch with this wonderful story and you'll enjoy it that much more. The names take a little getting used to, but you'll know them by heart in no time.
You will never look at a rabbit the same way again.
Book Review: An Inspiring Story of Perseverance
Summary: 5 Stars
I remember reading WATERSHIP DOWN when I was thirteen years old and it scared the heck out of me. In the flavor of RATS OF NIHM, Adams uses animals to tell his story. We follow a group of rabbits, who decide it's time to find a new home.
Cute, cuddly rabbits make for a happy story, right? In this tale we are reminded that rabbits are on the bottom of the food chain. Large birds, cats, dogs and people all equal death for our lead characters.
Lead by Hazel and his smaller brother Fiver, the group of rabbits start a dangerous expedition, which could destroy their entire warren. Hazel's group is befriended by other rabbits with devastating agendas and find help in the least expected places.
WATERSHIP DOWN is an inspiring story of perseverance. We find out that even the smallest play important roles and everybody loves rooting for the underdog, or rabbit in this case.
Book Review: My Favorite Book of All Time
Summary: 5 Stars
This is one of the great books of the centrury. Richard Adams has effectively captured a fictional representation of what life for a rabbit could be like. The adventures of Hazel, Bigwig, and company after successfully escaping the destruction of their original warren thanks to the warnings of one of their comrades is a delight for all ages. What I love most about this text is the details with which Adams has presented these animals. He has created a whole world, complete with language and mythology for these animals to draw upon. The pacing is quick and you can't help but plow through it. For me, much of the book was about finding home and what you were willing to do to not only find one, but also defend it (although Adams maintains it has no allegorical significance). I think this is one of those great books you revisit every year, finding new things with every reading. Buy it and enjoy.Book Review: Exquisite...One of the Finest Novels Ever Written
Summary: 5 Stars
I first read this book as in high school nearly thirty years ago and recently read the book again as a book club selection and these many years later I still found this novel to be one of the most enchanting and mesmerizing stories of the hundreds of books I've read.
This wonderful and poignant adventure of a community of rabbits, uprooted from their warren by human expansion, is simply a classic and I wish I could give it ten stars. Hazel, the leader of this group of rabbits, tries to guide the party of outcasts on a perilous journey to find a new home. Along the way, they face dangers from not only humans but a battle with a nemesis, General Woundwart and his warren.
Richard Adams has written an epic saga of bravery, leadership, danger, and perseverance that touches the very heart of the reader.