Watership Down is a captivating adventure novel that follows a group of rabbits as they flee their warren to escape impending destruction. Led by the insightful Fiver and his loyal brother Hazel, the rabbits embark on a perilous journey through the English countryside in search of a new home. Along the way, they encounter various dangers, including predators, treacherous terrain, and rival rabbit colonies. Their quest is not just for survival but also for a safe haven where they can live in peace and establish a new warren. The story is a rich tapestry of friendship, bravery, and the struggle for freedom, beautifully weaving together themes of leadership, resilience, and the natural world.
Editorial Reviews
"A stirring tale of suspense, hot pursuit, and derring-do." —Chicago Tribune
"A marvelous story of rebellion, exile, and survival." —Sunday Telegraph
"Hairbreadth escapes...Adams is a master of menace and suspense. I read the last hundred pages at a gulp, heart thumping." —New York Review of Books
"Quite marvelous...A powerful new vision of the great chain of being." —The New York Times
About the Author
Richard Adams (1920-2016) was a British author best known for his debut novel, Watership Down. Born in Newbury, Berkshire, Adams studied history at Worcester College, Oxford. After serving in the British Army during World War II, he worked as a civil servant. His storytelling talent emerged during car journeys with his children, for whom he created the initial tales that would become Watership Down. The book, published in 1972, became an immediate success, earning both critical acclaim and a devoted readership. Adams wrote several other novels and stories, but Watership Down remains his most celebrated work, leaving a lasting legacy in children's literature and animal fantasy.
