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Watership Down

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
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Great story, characters, plot, very enjoyable & well done to Peter for the wonderful voices !

Love the rabbits

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The only thing that annoyed the bejesus out of me was the reader's continual pronunciation of the word' length' as 'lenth'. Such a common and lazy trait these days especially amongst the English – who should know better......

Absolute Excellence!

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This book is a great literary work. I would read it over and over again. It is a book that you would want to read day and night. I only came to know of this book in school, and I am glad that is was set for me to read. The Author is a genius in story writing and telling. My favourite part of the book is where the battle is finished and there is peace once more on the down. Now Professor Richard Adams If you read this I want to say thank you for writing something like this. I was exited from the moment I opened the book. Thank you to the publishers of the book for making the book known. Thank you to Audible for putting it on your audio. Thank you Professor Peter Capaldi for reading the book it was amazing thank you. Thank you to all the people for making the experience possible for me.

Watership Down.

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Can't recommend this enough. Extraordinarily imaginative storytelling, a beautiful way of putting you in the mindset of the bravest rabbits in history. Everything is an allegory. And Capaldi's performance is incredible, giving each of about twenty key characters a beautifully rounded voice and emotional journey of their own. Worthy of the book itself!

Magnificent performance of an epic story

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Watership Down is my favourite book. I’ve read it several times but not listened to an audio reading before.

Peter Capaldi doesn’t great job.

A great reading

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I'm in my 40s and have never read this story before, but I loved it. Beautifully written, and superb narration by Capaldi. I could listen to him for hours!

Gorgeous!

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What a marvelous story. Sure, it could've been shorter, but overall it was excellent. A large part of that can be attributed to Peter Capaldi's exceptional narration - he brought all the characters to life, probably more than if I'd read a print version of the book. If you've never read this book before, get this version.

Loved it

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Peter Capaldi as the narrator of Watership Down was an inspired choice. I congratulate whoever made that decision. The reading is one of the best, if not the best, I have enjoyed from my many years of Audible subscription. I listen while I walk my dog and had to hide my tears as Mr Capaldi read the last beautiful pages. Do yourself a favour and listen to this wonderful book and sublime narration.

17 hrs and 31 mins of pleasure

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loved this! Great narrator, superb story. Kinda wish there was a follow on, but then no, it's too good to make any changes 🙂.

Brilliant

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I was completely engrossed listening to this wonderful story. I had only ever watched the movie until now, in my 50s decided to listen on Audible. There is nothing to replace the narrator, he was superb in rendering such appropriate uniqueness to each rabbit.

Msterfullly written, masterfully told

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