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Watership Down
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And I'm going to recommend Watership Down. Watership Down goes to show just how powerful Epic is because you can even write it about rabbits and it's still gripping.
The best things said about it
I think weirdly the book that I have reread most times is definitely Watership Down by Richard Adams because I read it the first time I would have been I think seven and I don't think it's a kids book at all.
So there's there's one fiction book that I will always recommend and this one was given to me by an old colleague of mine was a book called watership down.
If you've ever read Watership Down, there's a fantastic mythology that the rabbits in that story have about being the prince with a thousand dead enemies, you know?
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Why people recommend it
Watership Down by Richard Adams is a classic survival and adventure novel that follows a small band of displaced wild rabbits as they seek a safe new home while facing existential threats and political tyranny. On The Book Review, author Madeline Miller recommended the book, arguing that it demonstrates the true power of epic storytelling because it remains entirely gripping and emotionally resonant even when its protagonists are animals. Tana French also appeared on the show to share that it is her most-reread comfort book, noting that she first discovered it at age seven and firmly believes it is not a children's book due to its sophisticated themes. On Modern Wisdom, Jim Mullane strongly recommended the fiction title, revealing that an old colleague originally gave it to him and that it remains a permanent fixture on his reading list for its deep explorations of camaraderie, leadership, and courage. Additionally, Ben Bowlin referenced the novel on Stuff They Don't Want You To Know, drawing a compelling literary parallel between the complex mythology of the rabbits in the story and real-world relentless pursuits. Across these discussions, the book was consistently celebrated for its masterful world-building, high-stakes narrative tension, and enduring philosophical insights into community and resilience.
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Jim Mullane so there's there's one fiction book that I will always recommend and this one was given to me by an old col… 2
“so there's there's one fiction book that I will always recommend and this one was given to me by an old colleague of mine was a book called watership down”
“and this one was given to me by an old colleague of mine was a book called watership down”
Madeline Miller And I'm going to recommend Watership Down. Watership Down goes to show just how powerful Epic is because yo… 1
“And I'm going to recommend Watership Down. Watership Down goes to show just how powerful Epic is because you can even write it about rabbits and it's still gripping.”
Tana French I think weirdly the book that I have reread most times is definitely Watership Down by Richard Adams becaus… 1
“I think weirdly the book that I have reread most times is definitely Watership Down by Richard Adams because I read it the first time I would have been I think seven and I don't think it's a kids book at all”
Ben Bowlin If you've ever read Watership Down, there's a fantastic mythology that the rabbits in that story have about… 1
“If you've ever read Watership Down, there's a fantastic mythology that the rabbits in that story have about being the prince with a thousand dead enemies, you know?”
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“They were continually hunted by the press—if you've ever read Watership Down, there's a fantastic mythology that the rabbits in that story have about being the prince with a thousand enemies.”