Watership Down

Adams, Richard. Watership Down. New York : Macmillan, 1974, c1972.

Sensing that there will be danger in their warren a group of rabbits venture out in search of a new home. Watership Down is a tale of adventure, survival and courage. Can Hazel their leader be able to successfully bring the rabbits to a land of peace? Peace always comes at a cost, but at what price?

Adam's writing style is compelling and lyrical which allows the readers to be drawn into the story. Adams also uses the third person omniscient point of view that allows readers to understand the story from the rabbits and humans. The tone of the book is both moving and suspenseful which makes it such a captivating tale.

Watership Down has inspired many adaptions including films, television, miniseries, audiobooks, radio, stage productions and music records. The 1978 version was made an animated film.

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