Go rabbits!
Even though Richard Adams' superbly written Watership Down is about a group of rabbits this is not a child's whimsical book. It is a serious yet magical novel about a group of rabbits trying on a quest to survive make for a better life for themselves.
The personalities of
Adams' rabbits were based upon the personalities of individuals he fought
alongside in World War 1 so there is a sense of purpose and gravity to the
rabbits' actions. It really brought life to his story. Providing rabbits with
back stories, talking about their religion and their concerns as well as their
desire to improve their lot really hooks the reader.
Josh Cosham's
reading of the audiobook with a British accent added to my enjoyment of
Watership Down.
I remembered
watching this book in cartoon form back in 1978 with its Hobbit style of art and hoped it would live up to my found
memories of it.
It did.
Cartoon trailer:
