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Book Review of Watership Down

Watership Down
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I read this as a teenager and was interested to see how it would hold up 40 years later. It's still a lovely book. Starting with natural behaviors, Adams created a wonderful imaginary rabbit society, including creation myths and heroes. The rabbits embody both good and bad "human" values: bravery, self-sacrifice, greed, sloth...the dream of a safe place to call home. It's a classic for good reason.