Watership Down
Genres: Science Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, Action & Adventure
The themes of bravery, hope, and the quest for freedom resonate profoundly throughout their adventures. As they encounter various rabbit societies, each with its own customs and challenges, readers are drawn into the emotional depth of these seemingly simple yet profoundly complex characters. The tale is not just about the struggles of survival; it’s a poignant exploration of community, loyalty, and the innate desire to find a place where one truly belongs.
Reviews
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gabriel51074
May 06, 2025
Finished: Watership Down, by Richard Adams
This novel was truly a grand adventure. The characters grow, we commiserate, we identify, we cheer; all within a setting that the author knows intimately well, painting a picture of life through the seasons, seen through souls whose eyes move through the grasses of the down, and whose perceptions are formed from a physical place where only a human's foot passes. If one were to read the plot alone, it wouldn't seem like the freshest storyline, but Richard Adams does it justice and then some. Although I took issue with what I saw as some character-based contrivances, they just didn't mute the novel's impact, especially in its epilogue, up to its very last line.
