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Summary: A complete classic!
Review: I first read this book when I was a junior in High School. I automatically loved it! I'm now in college, and it still remains my favorite story of all time, no matter how many new books I read! It's beautifully written, constantly entertaining, and is one of the few true page-turners. You will not get bored with this book. Without a doubt, it makes the list of things you should read during your lifetime.
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Summary: TOO GOOD TO MISS!!!
Review: I don't understand why people are saying teenagers won't like this book. I'm thirteen and this just so happens to be my absolute favorite book of all time. There's so much adventure, mixed in with intriguing mythology, spine-tingling horror, and even some humor sprinkled in, that this book is impossible to resist.
It starts when a group of rabbits are forced to leave their home before it is destroyed by housing developers, and from there the adventure doesn't let up. They encounter everything from a big scary seagull to two other nightmarish warrens, and all the while we learn more and more about rabbit mythology and how they live. There are one or two slow parts in the beginning, but once you get past those you'll be in for the ride of your life.
I was SO disappointed to finish this book. I've read tons of good animal fantasy books, but nothing holds a candle to this one.
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Summary: Watership Down
Review: Watership Down by Richard Adams is a novel about Hazel and his band of rabbits who escape from their overcrowded warren after Fiver, Hazel's brother who can predict the future, warns them of a disaster that will strike the warren. On the journey to find a new home, Hazel and his followers face drowning as they try to cross a river, being attacked by predators, and hostile rabbits from other warrens. Hazel manages to steal does from these warrens and bring them to his new home on Watership Down. After one final encounter with an angry rabbit general and the help of the seabird Keehar, the warren is free from danger and Hazel's rabbits are able to live peacefully. Watership Down is an exciting book that is almost impossible to put down once you start reading it. If you like adventure books that are a little different or that have a twist, I would recommend Watership Down to you.
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Summary: You'll hop out of your seat
Review: This book was assigned to me in December, and I couldn't tell you how much I was dreading this book about rabbits. And I hae to truthfully tell you that the first two chapters tend to drag on andyou will count the mintues that pass. But Parts 3 and 4 make up for it and more. It is a fantastic book with many new and exciting adventures. A group of 14 rabbits trying to find a new home overcomming hardships. If you like Lord of the Rings, try reading the book that started it all.
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Summary: WAtership Down
Review: I ahve not read this book but I have read Redwall.I also have heard many times that Watership Down is like Redwall so it has to be good. READ REDWALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Summary: A Timeless Wonder
Review: This book was one of the best reads I have ever experienced. The world created by the author, and the characters that are placed in that world are timeless. It reads the same today as it did in the early 70's. Time does not destroy this story in any way. The lavish world created and the expereinces of the rabbits is excellent. Before I read this book, I thought the book was geared towards being more of a childrens book, but found that it really wasn't. Any person of any age should enjoy the struggles of life as a rabbit. The story is so well told, and the details were elaborate so that i could visualize the world in my head so easily. If you are thinking of buying this book, then I suggest you do because you will not be disappointed. It is a fabulous work of art in my opinion.
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Summary: Watership Down an engaging book
Review: When I began reading Watership Down, I found it to be a bit difficult to follow. The European plants and terrain were all new to me. However, on the second page, I slowly began to be pulled into the lives of Hazel, et al. It is a delightful story told in an engaging way. A must read for animal lovers.
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Summary: WOW!
Review: Watership Down easily became one of my favorite novels. Its fascinating plot and beguiling characters could hook any reader, teenagers and adults alike. Richard Adams, the author, has an extremely incredible imagination. Throughout most of the story, I was on the edge of my seat, waiting to turn the page to see what befell Hazel and his followers next. At first glance, one might think that this novel is just a childish story about talking rabbits, but it's so much more. It reflects human life and character. Watership Down is tale of rabbits that leave their warren, in fear that a prophecy that their home will be destroyed is true. These rabbits, lead by Hazel-rah, encounter many hindrances and dangers in their search for a perfect warren. When Hazel's group finally finds this ideal home, they are faced with many harsh realities, including a full-fledged war with another warren. Watership Down has a little bit of everything in it: suspense, action, drama, even comedy. The list is endless! It imposes strong values of loyalty, friendship, determination, leadership, and standing up for what's right. I would recommend this book to anyone who wants to read, in my opinion, one of the most enchanting novels ever written. Once you read this book, you will never look at rabbits the same way again.
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Summary: Good book
Review: I put it plain and simple, this was a great book.
I don't want to make it look like I can't respect other people's opinions, but please. People put down "This book sucks!" and that's all. Give a reason.
Here, I'll give you a reason it was good. Unlike other authors, Richard Adams actually studied about the animals in the book. You could believe what was happening in the book. I'm glad I had to read it for English.
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Summary: Watership Down: The BEST book you will ever read!!
Review: People look at me funny when I tell them that Watership Down, a book about rabbits, was the greatest book I've ever read (I've read it 4 times, the first time when I was in the 8th grade). In most cases, people refuse to believe me, so I buy the skeptic a copy. In virtually every case, the skeptic returns and admits that Watership Down was the best book they ever read. The book is simply fantastic from the first to the last page. When my wife read it, she would only read about 5 pages at a time of the last 25 or so because she didn't want it to end. It is that good. From the start your sucked into the world of rabbits and their struggles to survive against humans, natural predators, and themselves. The parallels with real world fascism, evil dictators, and the quest for true freedom is all too real. The last 100 pages will have you reading through the night with your heat pumping. One of the most engrossing, fantastic stories you will ever encounter. The writing is lush and superb. I wish I could give it more than 5 stars, it certainly deserves it.
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