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tmah23 's review for:
Watership Down
by Richard Adams
adventurous
dark
inspiring
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
A grand adventure story made unique by its portrayal through the eyes of rabbits.
The depth of thought that went into the rabbit culture was impressive, especially in the exploration of their virtues through folklore.
Despite the setting being low-stakes and geographically small by human standards, I was immediately caught up in the expansiveness and danger of the English countryside as experienced by rabbits. Richard Adams also embraces striking themes of leadership, self-sacrifice, and fighting for future generations, undoubtedly inspired by his time spent in the army.
My only criticism is that it took about 250 pages for me to get fully invested in the story and characters. I might be more prejudiced towards wild rabbits than the average British reader due to their destructive impact on the Australian environment. All in all, a really good book.