- Hardcover: 192 pages
- Publisher: Hutchinson; First Edition, First Printing edition (5 Sep 1996)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0091801664
- ISBN-13: 978-0091801663
- Product Dimensions: 23.4 x 15.8 x 2.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
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- #4 in Books > Children's Books > Authors & Illustrators > A > Adams, Richard
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This novel returns to the world of Fiver, Hazel and Bigwig created in "Watership Down" and shows the younger generations of rabbits seeking to find out about the heroic age which existed before they were born.
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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is not a chronological sequel to "Watership Down." Instead, it is a series of stories on the lives of our lapine heros and a collection of their myths about El-ahrairah. I like the myths as they provide insight into rabbit religion and values: community values. The stories of Hazel and the others in the warren are like letters from friends. As the companion of a pet rabbit named Hayzeal, the sentiment of these stories rings true. For the true friend of the Watership Down rabbits, Tales from Watership Down is indispensable.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:School & Library Binding
This book is not very similar to the original novel, which is what I think makes it so interesting and worthwhile to read. I definitely prefer the original, but I believe this work has something important to say. Each of the tales is worthy of the telling and the reading.
I probably will not re-read this as I have the original work, but I don't think I should be comparing this novel to the original one in this review. This is good storytelling in-and-of itself and does not need to be put side-by-side with Watership Down.
The shorter tales are excellent quick reading, and make this an easier book to pick up and put down in our busy lives. Much of what the author is saying in these tales is incredibly fascinating. I was particularly drawn to the paradox that the man-smell, which the rabbits would generally use as a reason to outcast one of their own, is actually what saves the warren. The wisdom of the characters to recognize this is nicely woven into the tale. As with his other works, Richard Adams shows incredible insight into our natural world, especially that of community living animals. It is nice to see humanity in these creatures or, rather, theirs reflected in us. (I am not sure which is more accurate.)
This is a nice collection of touching tales that definitely have something significant to say. As long as readers are not expecting a repeat of the original book, I believe this will be an enjoyable experience. Just don't expect it to read like a sequel.
J.H. Sweet, author of The Fairy Chronicles
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is such a brilliant book. I have read this book more the eight times. I thought no other book could be as good as Watership Down. I was wrong. And if Richard Adams is reading this please write More Tales from Watership Down. I would buy it
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not impressed at all - not a patch on the original!
Really very disappointed with this book. I absolutely loved the original Watership Down - which is one of my favourite books. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Chocolate Lover
For those who love Watership Down
This is a lovely book for those who already love 'Watership Down'. Though not a chronological sequel - you get to meet characters that you love from the original book and get to... Read more
Published on 21 Aug 2009 by Miss J Gray
Disappointing Tales
Not a patch on the original.
It was almost as if it had been written by somneone else as, for me at any rate, it completely lacked the natural charm of Watership Down.
It was almost as if it had been written by somneone else as, for me at any rate, it completely lacked the natural charm of Watership Down.
Published on 16 Jun 2009 by Mrs. Rosalind D. Bowen
some cracking stories here
If you have read Watershipdown and really enjoyed it then you should definately think about reading this. great little stories about the rabbits. Read more
Published on 19 Mar 2008 by B. J. Crossley
No where near as good as the original
The only chapter i thoroughly enjoyed was the passage about Flyairth and her paranoia. However, I don't really like the fact that rabbits are allowed to laugh. Read more
Published on 7 Nov 2005 by Mrs. Karen Evans
huh?
I remeber trying to read this as a kid, and completly giving up. Recently I have been reading and re-reading all the books in my library. Read more
Published on 11 Aug 2003 by ...Loggie...
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