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Richard AdamsWatership Down
Richard AdamsFiction | Novel | YA | Published in 1972A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Book Brief
478
Novel • Fiction
England • Mid-20th century
1972
YA
12+ years
880L
Super Short Summary
Watership Down by Richard Adams follows a group of rabbits led by Hazel as they escape their threatened warren, search for a new home, and defend it against various enemies. Their journey entails numerous challenges, including dangerous terrain, hostile predators, and encounters with other rabbit societies, ultimately finding refuge on Watership Down. The book includes scenes of violence involving animals.
Adventurous
Mysterious
Contemplative
Emotional
Suspenseful
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Richard Adams' Watership Down is widely praised for its rich, imaginative storytelling, compelling characters, and themes of adventure and survival. Critics commend its emotional depth and allegorical layers, though some find its pacing uneven and its violent scenes intense for younger audiences. Overall, it's a beloved classic that resonates with readers of all ages.
Who Should Read Watership Down?
Ideal for readers who appreciate epic adventures with rich world-building, Watership Down by Richard Adams will captivate fans of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit and George Orwell's Animal Farm. This novel seamlessly blends mythic storytelling with poignant themes of survival and community through the journey of a band of rabbits.
499,334 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
478
Novel • Fiction
England • Mid-20th century
1972
YA
12+ years
880L
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