A review by mxunsmiley
Watership Down by Richard Adams

5.0

Not rabbits being the most brutal characters ever... Seriously did not expect to need an honest-to-God epic with rabbits as the protagonists in my life. So much is endearing here; I love the excellent world-building and characters, especially Fiver. I also have to say that there's so much to unpack about General Woundwort, particularly the way the other rabbits talk about him toward the end. I found him extremely compelling as an antagonist and foil to Hazel. The writing is lush as well, and that says a lot because I typically find a lot of description to meander and bore me, especially when it's hard for me to visualize things in books. A lot of care and detail are in this book. It's definitely worth its reputation.