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Watership Down (Watership Down, #1)
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Melissa � Dog/Wolf Lover � Martin's review
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Jul 19, 2015
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Read 2 times. Last read February 13, 2018.
Slowly watching the new Netflix show! Don’t want to cry too much at once!
Re-read on audio is great. Still truly wonderful & sad.
OMG! I can't believe it has taken me all of these years to read this book! It was such a wonderful book. There were some sad things, but I was able to get through it.
I loved getting lost in this world of rabbits, where they talked of their fears, of things they needed to get done, the great camaraderie between each and every one of them. They were all so brave. I loved them all. I had a soft spot mostly for Hazel, Fiver, and Bigwig. I even loved Kehaar! They were all so wonderful and such little hero's!
Even though the rabbits where going through all of these hardships I felt like I was taken back in time... to a time of childhood and great things. I guess it's hard to explain, but I'm sure some of you know what I'm talking about. You didn't have to read this as a child to get that feeling.
I would recommend this book to anyone that hasn't read it yet. It will take you away to another world for a little bit of your life and it's worth it.
PS-The movie is free to watch on Youtube. I'm not sure if I would let small children read or watch this movie since it's rather gory and sad things. Although, it's all real life. It's up to you as a parent with small children. FYI: I was allowed to watch anything at a very young age so it's hard for me to say.
That ending is so bittersweet. �
Happy Reading!
Mel �
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Re-read on audio is great. Still truly wonderful & sad.
OMG! I can't believe it has taken me all of these years to read this book! It was such a wonderful book. There were some sad things, but I was able to get through it.
I loved getting lost in this world of rabbits, where they talked of their fears, of things they needed to get done, the great camaraderie between each and every one of them. They were all so brave. I loved them all. I had a soft spot mostly for Hazel, Fiver, and Bigwig. I even loved Kehaar! They were all so wonderful and such little hero's!
Even though the rabbits where going through all of these hardships I felt like I was taken back in time... to a time of childhood and great things. I guess it's hard to explain, but I'm sure some of you know what I'm talking about. You didn't have to read this as a child to get that feeling.
I would recommend this book to anyone that hasn't read it yet. It will take you away to another world for a little bit of your life and it's worth it.
PS-The movie is free to watch on Youtube. I'm not sure if I would let small children read or watch this movie since it's rather gory and sad things. Although, it's all real life. It's up to you as a parent with small children. FYI: I was allowed to watch anything at a very young age so it's hard for me to say.
That ending is so bittersweet. �
Happy Reading!
Mel �
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Jul 25, 2015 12:32PM
Ahhh I need to read this.
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YES! You must!
This is one of my favorite books of all time
I really, really need to read this one, too! I've also had it on my TBR for years..
Susan wrote: "This is one of my favorite books of all time"I can definately see why Susan :-)
Dustin wrote: "I really, really need to read this one, too! I've also had it on my TBR for years.."You do Dustin! I can't believe how good it was and you just need to read it!!
great review hun:) is there animal cruelty in this?
Thank you sweet pea :-). There is one part but doesn't last very long. But it did have me cussing and wanting to haul out a big ass gatlin gun, but I digress!!
Melissa wrote: "Thank you sweet pea :-). There is one part but doesn't last very long. But it did have me cussing and wanting to haul out a big ass gatlin gun, but I digress!!"your welcome:)
Mmmk, thanks I put a book back on the bookstore shelf once because of that, one of the things I can't read if there's alot of it.
That's another reason I didn't want to read it. I DO NOT DO animal cruelty. Looking past the little bit the book is so good. It has a happy ending for the group that set out I their own, not without mishaps though.
I, too, have had this little rabbit on my shelf for too long now.Oh . . . Now, I'll have to pull it forward in my reading queue. Goddamnit! I might have to avoid reading some GR reviews for awhile.
But, my nice, orderly, and linear queue has fallen apart way before this review, here.
And so, much thanks for this enlightening review.
Your very welcome and thank you. Yes, it's a must read. These bun bun's go through so much and it's just endearing.
Melissa wrote: "That's another reason I didn't want to read it. I DO NOT DO animal cruelty. Looking past the little bit the book is so good. It has a happy ending for the group that set out I their own, not withou..."I'll have to pick it up soon
When ever you can <3
Melissa wrote: "When ever you can <3":) Find a copy that doesn't have small print haha... makes my head hurt. Maybe head up to the bookstore when I'm off on payday and look around.
I know!! What's with all the freaking small print in certain books!!!! Good luck :-)
Re: the "sometimes too small print:"Lower costs to maximize profit, I'm afraid to say.
True
Thank you so much 💕😊
One of my favourites since childhood. I can't believe I've never read the sequel...
I can't believe people have found this old review! Lol. I need to re read it and I want to order the movie!! I can't believe I didn't read it as a child 👀
I'm glad people found your review Melissa. Thank you, it's excellent. This is such a wonderful book.
Thank you dear Leila 😊
Thank you so much dear, Maddie =) xoxo �
I have borrowed this book from the library and is with me for ages...I just can't make time for it and I so want to read it as well!
I hope you get to as some point =)
Fab review, Mel 💜😉 Aww, cutely sad book
Thank you love and yes! =(
Great review. I agree it’s not for really small kidos.
Great review Melissa. I'm looking forward to reading it
✨Sܲ� wrote: "Great review. I agree it’s not for really small kidos."Thank you and no I don't think so 💕😊
Carmen wrote: "Great review Melissa. I'm looking forward to reading it"Thank you hon! I hope you like it 💕😊
There's a lot of comments so someone else might have already mentioned this but... If you're interested in a cat version of this book, try Tailchaser's Song. It's like Watership Down but with cats instead of rabbits. :)
I don’t think they could remake this movie without politicizing it but I would love to see it as it is written. A human story of rabbits but not altered from its original meaning.
“I'm not sure if I would let small children read or watch this movie since it's rather gory and sad things.�Meh, kids are gonna have to grow up sometime...
Beautiful review, Mel! I need to read this some time. Xo 😘
Loved this book!! Awesome review!!
Terrific review Melissa😄
Great review, Melissa, I always did love this story. It has a bit of everything.
Malinda wrote: "There's a lot of comments so someone else might have already mentioned this but... If you're interested in a cat version of this book, try Tailchaser's Song. It's like Watership Down but with cats ..."There is a dog book he wrote that I'm going to read at some point 💕😊
L. wrote: "“I'm not sure if I would let small children read or watch this movie since it's rather gory and sad things.�Meh, kids are gonna have to grow up sometime..."
Yep!
Jennifer ~ TarHeelReader wrote: "Beautiful review, Mel! I need to read this some time. Xo 😘"Thank you dear Jen 😘❌⭕� I hope you like it!
Sandra wrote: "Lovely review Melissa! :)"Thank you sweetheart 💕😊
Miriam wrote: "Another cracking review sweetie 🍬🍭🍬"Thank you hun 😄😘
Kat wrote: "Loved this book!! Awesome review!!"Thank you sweets! I'm glad you loved it too 💕😊
Maureen wrote: "Terrific review Melissa😄"Thank you M 😄💕
Michael wrote: "Great review, Melissa, I always did love this story. It has a bit of everything."It sure does and thank you 😊
Great review and I love the movie stills! Plague Dogs, I see you mentioned in one of your replies, is a great book. It will destroy you though... One to read when your doggo is curled up beside you safe and sound!
