Watership Down

This is so on my list of Favorite Books!! I like the bit of darkness it has at times and how good it’s written. I like the mini story “The Story of the Trial of El-arhairah” It is my favorite one!!

I love this book. This book is awesome

I loved the mini series I almost almost cried and did cry over the heart warming and emotional scenes of the miniseries so beautiful

ITSSSS SSOOOOOOOOOOOOO GOOD!!!!

I can’t wait

This is a beautiful piece of fiction dealing with the lives of rabbits in a cruel, changing world. A must read for those who love animals and nature.

I tried reading it. I had to stop after the second chapter, it was boring and dull. This was the only book in my life, I had to stop reading.

To answer the first question, I would like to go to say that this book is classified as a college recommended book due to the knowledge you gain out of this book that relates to a college level brain such as the politics used. -angela • This book is more than likely on the college recommended list due to the politics and real life things involved in this book. -Lauren ------------------------------- "A little way in front of them, the ground had been freshly disturbed. Two piles of Earth lay on the grass. Heavy posts, reeking of creosote and paint,towered up as high as the holly trees in the hedge, and the board they carried threw a long shadow across the top of the field. Near one of the posts, a hammer and a few nails were left behind." -angela(example of imagery) "Kehaar- Though a character in the book, Kehaar the gull also is a symbol. He represents the help and friendship one can obtain by accepting that not all others are like themself. Because the rabbits accepted him despite his difference, they received his companionship" -Lauren (example of symbolism) "Has been interpreted as a political allegory demonstrating how extremist views can ruin a society. In their journey, the rabbits encounter two other warrens. One is called Efrafa, and it’s under a military dictatorship by an insane rabbit called General Woundwort. The other warren featured rabbits who grew fat and reliant on food left for them by a nearby farmer. Although they’re fully aware that the food is only meant as bait, they risk their lives to get it." -angela& Lauren (example of allegory Watership Down literary devices include allegory, imagery, symbolism and of course personification as the rabbits take on roles of humans. ------------------------------- "When it comes to this book I would like to be honest and say that it did not have a very big impact on me.. and I'll explain why. Even though this book does teach a whole lot about politics and is a very educational read, I never really felt a connection with this book that truly impacted me. Though if I had to pick out something that impacted me.. I would say the way that the author used animals to portray his message is something that I admired, as it is an old technique used in story writing to get the message across, so I do think that by using that it showed me as a writer that portraying an animal with human actions can get points across in a whole new way." -angela cordova "I found that this is a good story and is indeed very good for college level. Someone who is very interested in rabbits might be interested more in this book... this book tells the story of many rabbits out on a journey to go as far away from danger as possible, it also is full of mystery, politics, crime, and danger. This book I would say had a good impact on me in seeing all of these political views to learn something new about the world I live in." -Lauren Sanchez

I love this book so much. But it is a bit on the expensive side. The book is excellently written.

It is. Trust me.

I really enjoyed reading this book. It brings back childhood memories of watching the movie and my love for animation, animals, and fiction. I love how it can appeal to older readers.

This is the best best book ever written. If anybody disagrees I will punch them.

My favorite book of all time!!! Just fantastically written and told. Although $13 is a lot of money for a book (I think) I suggest you go down to a bookman's or any independent bookstore and buy the physical thing for like $6 HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS BOOK

This book is pure magic, One of the greatest books ever.

How does one write something that is about rabbits, yet breaks ALL common stereotypes about them!? This book was amazing! I especially loved the stories of El-ahrairah. Simply beautiful little tales. El-ahrairah's my favorite character because of those stories. The action, the adventure, and the intrigue, all mixed together with perfectly presented wisdom on man versus animal, and the truth behind what the human race will do to other lives in the world... And why. When I said all common stereotypes about rabbits were broken, though, I wasn't kidding. The rabbits fight, chase, and battle all enemies in order to survive, so this isn't really a children's book. It is graphic, but the intrigue will keep your eyes on the page. Well worth reading!

So before I rant, the book itself is an absolute classic...5 out of 5 stars. However, why does a story that is well over 30 years old cost $11? We're talking about an electronic copy of a book here! For that matter, why are any of these books (even new ones) more than $5? Total rip off!

If you don't like this book, that's OK. After all, it's about the friendship of a small group of rabbits and their desire to survive and build a new life in a far away place. They overcome enemies of all sorts including a militaristic warren or rabbits. It's got a touch of mythology but you will probably become enthralled with how real this story seems. This is a tale of loyalty and courage that parallels the real world of war and survival. And its never boring.

When I read this as a teenager I was so impressed that I picked up the authors subsequent books as well. This is by far his most outstanding work. The world is fully imagined, the surrounding made real thru exquisite description. This is an outstanding book for the apprentice reader in your home. It only takes a few pages to get caught up in the adventure. The action is paced well and it is difficult to get bored or lost in the details. When finished one feels as though they have been educated as well as entertained for quite a long time.

ITunes can do a few things right, apparently. Thank God this book is here. Hopefully they will add the movie sometime. Anyways. This book is, IMO, the best book that will ever be written.