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I remember reading the first few chapters of this when I was a kid, but never finishing it. I admit I was skeptical that I could find myself caring about the tactics and outcome of a rabbit battle, or find a story about a bunch of rabbits interesting at all, but this book surprises you. You're pulled in before you realize it. I think the power of this book really comes from Adams' true gift of rich characterization.
On another note, however, did anyone else find that a random and distasteful old ...more
On another note, however, did anyone else find that a random and distasteful old ...more
When I was about seven years old, I watched the animated movie of "Watership Down," and I was very disturbed by the images I saw. There was a lot of blood, a lot of cute fluffy rabbits killing each other,so I was pretty hesitant about reading the novel.
Turns out, the movie never portrayed the depth and the meaning the novel had (or at least I was to young to get any meaning out of it). This is an ingenious novel that anyone could read and enjoy. I have rarely stumbled on anything so precious in ...more
Turns out, the movie never portrayed the depth and the meaning the novel had (or at least I was to young to get any meaning out of it). This is an ingenious novel that anyone could read and enjoy. I have rarely stumbled on anything so precious in ...more
My very sweet mother-in-law gave me her personal copy of this book as a Christmas gift last year. She said it was one of her favorite books and now I can see why. Such a lovely story. Yes, I know it's about rabbits, but it's about much more than that. It's about friendship, leadership, and courage. Most of the rabbits have very distinct personalities, from the larger than life Bigwig, steady Hazel, storytelling Dandelion, problem solver Blackberry to Fiver - the psychic bunny who starts the whol
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A tribe of rabbits brave their way across the countryside to found a new home. They make some friends, make some enemies, tell stories about God-rabbit and commit piracy of a boat.
Not a bad book. I have been looking for a "group founds a civilization" type book, but didn't expect it to involve a group of bunnies. ...more
Not a bad book. I have been looking for a "group founds a civilization" type book, but didn't expect it to involve a group of bunnies. ...more
I've attempted to read this book twice so I will just give up any further attempts.
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Jan 06, 2012
Eberon
marked it as to-read
Jan 10, 2013
Nc
marked it as to-read
May 20, 2015
Jacqueline Marie
marked it as to-read
Jan 11, 2016
Sydney
marked it as library-interest
Jul 25, 2016
Becca
marked it as to-read
