Watership Down

by Richard Adams

Paperback, 478 pages

English language

Published June 11, 1975 by Mass Market Paperback.

ISBN:: 978-0-380-39586-6

A worldwide bestseller for over thirty years, Watership Down is one of the most beloved novels of all time. Set in England’s Downs, a once idyllic rural landscape, this stirring tale follows a band of very special creatures on their flight from the intrusion of man and the certain destruction of their home. Led by a stouthearted pair of brothers, they journey from their native Sandleford Warren, through the harrowing trials posed by predators and adversaries, and toward the dream of a mysterious promised land and a more perfect society.

12 editions

Wild Woila reviewed Watership Down by Richard Adams

Strange cultures, claw-biting escapades and the terror of war

2 stars

The trials & adventures of rabbits setting up a new warren: strange cultures, claw-biting escapades and the terror of war. Similar to Wind in the Willows but the anthropomorphism is weaker and the characters less vibrant. It's just as misogynistic: does are thought of as mere 'breeding stock', though worth fighting over. Drags along though it builds to a decent climax.

Jon Fincher reviewed Watership Down by Richard Adams

Review of 'Watership Down' on 'Goodreads'

4 stars

I had seen the movie years before, but did not remember it, so I was happy to have some vacation time to read this. It was tricky to read - Richard Adams prose can be thick and very British at times, and he seems to miss some character descriptions at times, but the story comes through just fine. I have to admit, I had problems putting it down for the last 100-150 pages - by that point, I was very engrossed and rooting for the heroes. Well worth the read.