- Mass Market Paperback
- Publisher: Avon Books (1998)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0380729342
- ISBN-13: 978-0380729340
- Product Dimensions: 18.5 x 11.2 x 2.4 cm
- Shipping Weight: 181 g
- Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (53 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #832,037 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Worthwhile Read, but Different than Original Novel,
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This review is from: Tales from Watership Down (School & Library Binding)
This book is not very similar to the original novel, which is what I think makes it so interesting and worthwhile to read. I definitely prefer the original, but I believe this work has something important to say. Each of the tales is worthy of the telling and the reading. I probably will not re-read this as I have the original work, but I don't think I should be comparing this novel to the original one in this review. This is good storytelling in-and-of itself and does not need to be put side-by-side with Watership Down. The shorter tales are excellent quick reading, and make this an easier book to pick up and put down in our busy lives. Much of what the author is saying in these tales is incredibly fascinating. I was particularly drawn to the paradox that the man-smell, which the rabbits would generally use as a reason to outcast one of their own, is actually what saves the warren. The wisdom of the characters to recognize this is nicely woven into the tale. As with his other works, Richard Adams shows incredible insight into our natural world, especially that of community living animals. It is nice to see humanity in these creatures or, rather, theirs reflected in us. (I am not sure which is more accurate.) This is a nice collection of touching tales that definitely have something significant to say. As long as readers are not expecting a repeat of the original book, I believe this will be an enjoyable experience. Just don't expect it to read like a sequel. J.H. Sweet, author of The Fairy Chronicles
4.0 out of 5 stars
A note about the hardcover BINDING, not content,
By Eulalie (Texas) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Tales from Watership Down (School & Library Binding)
I purchased this book as a gift, but would be embarassed to present it. The hardcover "library binding" of this edition of Tales from Watership Down (ISBN 0-613-37671-4) is of the worst quality. It is a paperback book poorly disguised as hardbound by the addition of cardboard reinforcements to the cover. The text seems to be printed on public washroom paper towels pasted together. The newspaper critcal reviews occupy a page in the front and the outside back cover. There is not just a mention of, but full page advertising for Watership Down inside the back of the book. There is no dust jacket, but then what here is worthy of protection? The pleasure of holding a hardbound volume cannot be found in this edition.
2.0 out of 5 stars
Not what I expected,
By Deborah Carl (Nashua, NH United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Tales from Watership Down (Mass Market Paperback)
The last part of the book where the story of Watership Down (which I've read about 8 times and loved) I enjoyed. I got bored with the El-ahrairah stories, probably because I never developed a sympathy for his character.
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