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Publisher's Summary
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.
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- Anonymous User
- 01-12-2019
For people who loved Peter Rabbit
Full of adventures and rabbity mischief this story is perfect for 10+ to adult. This amazing story has been made even better by the reader who is a very skilled storyteller.
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- Jessie Buckley
- 08-08-2019
wonderful reading of an old favourite
This is one of the only books I've read multiple times in my life, and this audio version may be my favourite. I couldn't resist when I saw the narrator was Peter Capaldi, and he absolutely didn't disappoint! wonderfully charming and nostalgic.
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- Alison
- 02-07-2019
17 hrs and 31 mins of pleasure
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.
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- Anonymous User
- 14-06-2019
Was sad to reach the end
The story was so engaging from start to finish that I was always a little disappointed when my commute finished and I had to stop listening. Will definitely be a book that I will listen to again.
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- Becca
- 19-05-2019
Capaldi is FANTASTIC; tech editing, not as much
Watership Down has been one of my favorite books since my childhood. I have often sought it out on Audible, but it was only there in foreign languages. Imagine, then, my utter delight when I searched one day and discovered it, unabridged, in English! It was released that very same day in fact, and even better, Peter Capaldi was the narrator! (If you are a Whovian as I am, and one who thoroughly enjoyed Capaldi's Twelfth Doctor as I did, you may have some inkling of my sheer excitement over this discovery. 😁)
Capaldi does an amazing job with the voices of the different characters. I had no idea his voice acting skills were so diverse and well-developed - what a delightful surprise as I listened! I admit, the choice of tone for some (Pipkin and the mouse, for example, though Kehaar was spot-on) were not quite how I always heard them inwardly as I read the book, but they worked, and more importantly, all the character voices were consistent throughout the book. There was great emotion in the telling and made it a riveting story to listen to, which I did with great pleasure.
However, there is one particular technical issue which I could not overlook. I have worked as an audiobook technical editor before, working on long novels of a similar length. I know how time-consuming and detailed this work often can be, so I generally don't get TOO picky, particularly when the narrator does a terrific job, as Capaldi did. The issue I have here is that in at least three separate places (chapter 12, chapter 13 or 14, and again much later somewhere around chapter 23 or so - couldn't see it at that time), the tech editor missed a splice, resulting in a repetition of lines. The listener thus heard Capaldi read the line, then read it again exactly the same a second time. Now, I used to do this in my own editing as a bookmark to ensure I had enough audio to seamlessly blend tracks from separate recording sessions, matching tone, volume, inflection, etc. The trick was to remember to go back to the bookmarks and listen to the entire sequence, removing one of the duplicate crossover lines. It almost sounded to me like someone removed the bookmarks and forgot to check the final edit of tracks. Once, that's an "oopsie" and life goes on. This happened clearly and distinctly on three occasions, however - though I give credit to the tech editor in that even with this, the actual track playback contained no obvious cuts or changes in ambient noise. (Well done!)
Other than that one issue, my only other note would be regarding the use of Lapine terminology without references. In the book, the first use of a Lapine work was often footnoted for the reader with the English translation. This was not done here. Narrating footnotes can be difficult, though I think this could be worked around by including a downloadable supplemental material upon purchase, consisting of a Lapine-English glossary. Many audiobooks I have purchased do similar things with worksheets or diagrams, or even full workbooks, so this would be no challenge that I can see, and it might make it easier for the listener to know right away what/who "Inlé" and then "fu-Inlé" might be, or "silflay" or "hraka" and the like. Contextually, the meaning becomes somewhat understood, but it is not so clear that a word like "embleer" has a more crude meaning than it is generally used in the book (until the end - I do love Bigwig's comment to the General). Not to mention the names of the rabbits, particularly the does. Capaldi speaks them casually and confidently and well, but I know how they are spelled and it rang true. For a first time listener, though, it might almost sound like he spoke with marbles in his mouth. If I recall correctly, one of the copies of this book that I own also has what amounts to a "Cast of Characters" page, listing the rabbits and their originating warrens/locations. That too could be a useful supplemental download, as would the map of where the Down and the Nuthanger and Efrafa were located in relation to each other.
These are merely suggestions intended to aid the new listener who is unfamiliar with this wonderful book. I highly recommend reading the print copy as well. Capaldi did a superb job bringing this story and these characters to life, and I can say with certainty that tech "oopsie" edits and all aside, I will be listening to this more than once in the future. Bravo! Highly recommended to all! ❤️
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- Jessica Clapp
- 20-08-2019
Finally back--and worth all your credits!
I've been writing to Audible for years--practically BEGGING for them to add Watership Down to their collection. It's finally here and it does not disappoint. The narration is superb and the story is just such a classic. Read no further. Just go add it to your library.
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- Jonathan
- 30-07-2019
A Masterpiece of Audiobooks
This is an amazing adventure story that forty-something year old men should not love, but I have been riveted by this book. The performance is one of the best I've ever experienced. Bravo to Peter Capaldi.
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- Anonymous User
- 27-06-2019
Absolutely Amazing
The first 3rd of this book was a bit rough. It was pretty slow, and I nearly gave up on it. I'm so glad I didn't. The last half of the book was as good as any book I've ever read. I can't remember the last time I was so engrossed in a book. It's no surprise this is a classic.
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- GSut
- 17-06-2019
Best Watership Down Adaptation to Date
This audio adaptation of Watership Down is by far the finest adaptation of any kind to date for this book. Peter Capaldi does an excellent job narrating the story, as well as creating individual voices and personalities for each character. He brings out the perfect level of emotion and drama in each scene. I highly recommend this audio book for fans of Richard Adams's novel, and for those looking for a great adventure story.
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- Mom in Sherborn
- 26-08-2019
A well-remembered “children’s” book that pulled me into adulthood
Mr. Capaldi’s reading of the Audible version of this masterpiece was highly enjoyable, especially his renderings of Bigwig, Kahar, and Woundwort. He did the text justice, which is high praise indeed.
I will not fully review the book itself (that is done in great depth by others). But suffice it to say, Watership Down was probably the most important of the children’s stories I read, just as I was teetering on the edge of entering the world of adult literature (I seem to have skipped “young adult” and instead plunged into the worlds of Steinbeck, Salinger, and Hemingway soon after this novel in 6th grade). As such, it seemed to pull me into a world of more adult fiction — more nuanced emotion, darker threats, but likewise more ennobling endeavors and deeper understandings. Beyond its gripping plot and layered characterizations, it is suffused with beautiful descriptions of nature and wise revelations that filter through the text like the sun breaking through a canopy of leaves. Like Hazel who in the end confuses stories of El-Ahrairah with those of the founding of the Watership warren, my recollection of the book is combined with memories of those childhood dreams that stayed with me, informing my adult sensibility.
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- Matthew
- 28-08-2019
Better than what I expected
I always thought this book would be a depressing narrative of evil rabbits. I also thought they would be on some sort of a ship lol. I was wrong on both accounts, and the adventures given had just the right balance of problem and solution.
Excellently read!
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- David van Loon
- 30-07-2019
Worth the wait
It starts a little slow but gains momentum in the second half and is very much worth the wait. By the end, I was so in love with this world and these characters that it was heart-wrenching to see them go. Moreover, the narration was all a listener could hope for, such that it is strange to think that all those distinct personalities were each of them Capaldi doing a voice. In general, the book has given me quite a few warm new memories and I am sure to reread it sometime. As for recommendations, anyone who likes a good realistic adventure story with elements of myth and fantasy will probably enjoy this book.
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- Steph G.
- 12-06-2019
Excellent all around! High Recommendation
As a note: I have a hard time with audiobooks because of my ADHD but this book captured my attention like no other.
First time reading the book and it’s a captivating story. Realistically written with small elements of wonder. It felt like you were actually getting into the minds of real rabbits. I think it helps that it’s based off a real place.
The audio was stunning. Peter Capaldi is a wonderful narrator and I was pleasantly surprised at the different voices of each character. The emotion in his voice really brought out the tone of the book. I highly recommend this book and audiobook to anyone in need of an adventure.
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- Book Junkie
- 01-08-2019
Beatrix Potter meets Band of Brothers
Not sure how I missed this book during my childhood or my children’s growing up years. Beautiful story of courage, strength and loyalty in adversity. Peter Capaldi gives a stellar performance, bringing life to the large cast of characters.
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- Liara
- 24-05-2019
Fantastic and comforting
As great an audio book as you could ever ask for. Peter Capaldi does a wonderful job - aptly using his acting abilities to their best. He brings each character to life and his deep voice is very comforting and positively silken to listen to. I'm not sure why you'd ever need a different version :)
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- Treehugger
- 13-12-2019
Breathtakingly narrated wonderful story!
I have to say that Peter Capaldi's amazing narration of this favourite old tale totally brought it alive in a very wonderful way. I've read the book so many times, but have never been so spellbound as I was by listening to him speak in first one voice, then another, skilfully bringing each different character to life. From the squeaky mouse with the Italian accent to the guttural voiced seagull Kehaar (with his clever blend of a harsh German/Indian accent) Peter is a true master of his art, a Laurence Olivier of the narration world. He didn't just read the story; he acted it like the professional he is. Every rabbit had a different, totally convincing regional accent, each animal had a voice to suit its personality, from the scornful, oily-voiced cat to the raucous, excitable dog. My favourite were the Scottish-voiced characters, with an exceptionally genuine burr and rolling Rs. What range, what talent! He joined the excitement and sucked the reader into the action at every turn until I was on the edge of my seat. I particularly liked the stories about the rabbit hero El-Ahrairah. He made an awesome adventure story totally burst to life! I'm now going to search out everything he has narrated!
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- Amazon Customer
- 06-10-2019
Perfection
Perfect narration of a perfect book. Sheer joy to listen to. Great characterisation of the rabbits.
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- Sophie
- 05-10-2019
My Favourite Book
This, for me, is the greatest story ever told. Not just for kids, the story and language are sophisticated and grip the reader from the first few words until the end. It is, at times a hard listen; be ready to feel altogether a bit Lapine.
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- Niall Murray
- 04-10-2019
My new favourite audiobook
The story and substories of this audiobook was absolutely captivating. Peter Capaldi's narration was completely immersive and I fell in love every single one of the characters. Had a lump in my throat finishing it, as I never wanted the adventures to end!
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- Anonymous User
- 29-07-2019
Wow! One of the best books Ive ever encountered!
One of the best books Ive ever encountered! Same for the narrator! Amazing work! Give it a try, you wont regret it!
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- 28-10-2019
It's very very boring and I couldn't finish it.
I had full intention of finishing this book until I opened it today and saw that I was 7 hours in and had 11 remaining. How could that be? It already felt like I'd been listening to it for ages. Then I realised that I'd been trying to finish this for the sake of finishing and that every time I opened the app it felt like an unpleasant chore that just needed to be complete - because it's a very good, critically acclaimed blah blah. This is not what literature is for. I don't have to write a book report on this and therefore I'm not going to torture myself any longer. Yeah, can't take 11 hours more of this.
My main beef with this book is as follows: 7 hrs in and still no female rabbit who has a voice or is described with a personality trait.
Despite the careful, quite impressive world building, that intends to emulate the perspective and experience of an animal, there are persistent anthropomisms that clearly stem from the author's world view. I understand that it would be impossible to read otherwise, because there needs to be something in a story that people relate to, but a side effect of this is that the author reveals which human experiences are essential to story telling according to him. So far, the stark omission of female voices suggests that the author believes they are of no importance, a suspicion further confirmed by the lack of females in the stories the characters tell to each other. This makes it very difficult to relate to the characters as it always feels that they are made up (which they are, but a reader is meant to forget this and I just couldn't) by a sexist duchebag.
The performance is equally dull and monotonous but not terrible. Until the mouse. Fucking hell what accent is that, even? Jesus.
This was my review of the first 7 hours of this audio book. Who knows, maybe it gets less boring after that but I'm not going to find out.
Can't take any more. Gonna go live my life now.
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- andrew
- 20-08-2019
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