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Watership Down

Written by: Richard Adams
Narrated by: Peter Capaldi
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One of the most beloved novels of our time, Watership Down is an epic journey, a stirring tale of adventure, courage, and survival.

Fiver could sense danger. Something terrible was going to happen to the warren; he felt sure of it. They had to leave immediately. So begins a long and perilous journey of survival for a small band of rabbits.

As the rabbits skirt danger at every turn, we become acquainted with the band, its humorous characters, and its compelling culture, complete with its own folk history and mythos. Fiver’s vision finally leads them to Watership Down, an upland meadow. But here they face their most difficult challenges of all.

A stirring epic of courage and survival against the odds, Watership Down has become a beloved classic for all ages. Both an exciting adventure story and an involving allegory about freedom, ethics, and human nature, it has delighted generations with its unique and charming world, winning many awards and being adapted to film, television, and theater.

©1972 Richard Adams (P)2019 Blackstone Audio, Inc.
Classics Coming of Age Epic Epic Fantasy Fantasy Fiction Genre Fiction Movie, TV & Video Game Tie-Ins Adventure Witty Survival
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Peter Capaldi one of my favorite Doctors reading Watership Down which is my favorite childhood story is a dream come true.

His performance is amazing and eerily similar to the voices I've often imagined as I read the book over the years

amazing

Dr Who reading Watership Down

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This is a wonderful story and a joy to listen to. The Narrator does an amazing job of keeping all the characters easily identifiable. This ranks right up there with Narnia and Fellowship of the Ring. Who would have thought that wild rabbits could form the basis for such an outstanding tale. Don’t miss it!

Amazing story and narration

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Having the Doctor reading my favorite book is the most amazing I never knew I needed. He has an wonderful voice and you can hear the different characters so you do not have a hard time figuring who said what.

Spectacular!

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I’d been wanting to read this book for a long time and I’m so happy I did. What an excellent adventure!

I’m going to miss Hazel and the gang!

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A different kind of story - entertaining and action packed! I loved every minute of it!

Beautiful!

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I have enjoyed few books as much as this audiobook, and am hard pressed to think of any I enjoy more. The narrator is perfect for this story: clear, impassioned, easily recognizable and consistent characters.
The story by Adams is sub-creation at its finest. I loved the imaginative details - of culture, myth, and adventure - and I loved the virtues of each rabbit.

Through all the trials and dangers, there is deep down a real goodness at the core of and throughout this book. I’m thankful that people have made something like this. ❤️

I love this book

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The narrator made this story leap off the pages like a rabbit! Amazing voice interpretations of all characters. The story itself is heartwrenching but glorious.

Amazing Interpretation of a Classic!

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Watership Down is a great novel.

Although a children’s story, it is one of the best written novels I’ve ever read (or listened to). The adventures of Hazel and Company are, to me, on par with those of Bilbo, Winston Smith, or the Pevensies.

Peter Capaldi does a great job of bringing the story and characters to life. Fiver makes you nervous, Hazel calms you, Keehar and Bluebell make you laugh, Bigwig inspires, and Woundwort gives you the screaming heebie-jeebies.

It is a top quality rendition of a top quality story and well worth the time and cost.

A fantastic performance of one of the great novels

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This story is so multi-layered it will delight children and mystics alike. Very good book!

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Masterpiece both in script and performance, this has been one of my favorite audible books for sure.

must have in your library

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