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Business Stationary Mart - Watership Down: A Novel
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List Price: $16.00
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Manufacturer: Scribner
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 823.914
EAN: 9780743277709
ISBN: 0743277708
Label: Scribner
Manufacturer: Scribner
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 496
Publication Date: 2005-11-01
Publisher: Scribner
Studio: Scribner
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Summary: Of Rabbits and Tyrants
Comment: In the end, the only thing that matter is, did the books you read matter to you? And this is one that has mattered very much to me. It transcends so many levels; unlike, say, Animal Farm, in which you know you're reading social allegory, this one really catches you unawares, until you're completely enmeshed within the characters' struggle for survival and search for a homeland of their own. Speaks to the depths of the rabbit (and human) condition.
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Summary: More Than a Children's Book
Comment: Watership Down is a classic novel by Richard Adams. The story involves a warren of rabbits, such as rabbits named Hazel, Fiver, Bigwig, Blackberry and Dandelion. Hazel is the protagonist. The story opens as Hazel and his brother, Fiver are taking a walk. Suddenly Fiver bumps into a sign that indicates that someone will be building houses in their warren. Now, Fiver is a rabbit so he can't read but the sign gives him an ominous feeling. He tells Hazel and Hazel takes Fiver to the the Chief Rabbit to tell him about Fiver's foreboding. The Chief Rabbit does not believe them and kicks them out. Hazel and Fiver decide to leave the warren. The only reason Hazel is doing this is because he has complete trust and faith in his brother based on past experiences. Other rabbits such as Bigwig, Blackberry and Dandelion go on this journey and they reach a little field called Watership Down. They encounter many adventures on their way to Watership Down. When they finally arrive at Watership Down they face many challenges.
One might think that this is a children's book because on the surface it appears to be about cute, fuzzy bunnies. However, it is much more. It is a story about survival, fear, trust, and finding a new home. This is a great piece of art and literature. It is so exciting and interesting to hear what happens next that you will be on the edge of your seat. You will increase your vocabulary and your ability to understand complicated plots. I strongly believe this book should be a part of everyone's library. I recommend this book for ages 9 and up.
by William
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Summary: Exciting yet still meaningful enough to be a classic
Comment: I recently re-read this book since my son has to read it for English class. Even though I knew the entire plot, I still couldn't put it down. It was just as fresh and exciting the second time around. The characters are so marvellous you can't help but want them to succeed. I remember that when I read it the first time, I told my mom that I would never be able to look at rabbits the same way again. She told me that the book was really about people. But now, after re-reading the book, I have to disagree. People aren't as likeable as these rabbits. They actually learn from their mistakes.
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Summary: All time favorite book.
Comment: I make a point to read Watership Down once a year. It brings a sense of peace and hope that nothing else can. Snuggle into an overstuffed chair by a wood fire, a glass of champagne in the dead of winter and let Hazel & Bigwig soothe your soul.
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Summary: The best of the hardcover editions
Comment: Of all the editions I have to favor the new cover for the paperback with the beautiful paining of the gate and downs. Not available in hardcover! After much shopping I picked up this hard cover version and was very very happy. A beautifully made book with truly great binding, paper, and cover (with or without the dust jacket). I'd still like to see the modern non-mass market cover in hardcover form but if you are going to gift Watership Down (as you all should) this is the most beautiful and quality printing available. In today's world of cheap books you hold this baby and I actually went "ohh" a really great gift edition.
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Editorial Reviews:
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A phenomenal worldwide bestseller for over thirty years, Richard Adams's Watership Down is a timeless classic and one of the most beloved novels of all time. Set in England's Downs, a once idyllic rural landscape, this stirring tale of adventure, courage and survival 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 forth from their native Sandleford Warren through the harrowing trials posed by predators and adversaries, to a mysterious promised land and a more perfect society.
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