marmoset737's review
2.0
I'm genuinely confused why this has been marketed to middle grade audiences - because it's bunnies and teens won't read about anthropomorphic bunnies? But it was confusing to follow and I can't imagine it sustaining the interest of most 10 year olds. The illustrations are indeed gorgeous and I wanted to like this more being a huge lifelong fan of Watership Down - but it just felt like too much obscure world building and not enough storytelling.
mehsi's review
5.0
Wow, I am confused, but also impressed and I just really enjoyed this ride. I am not sure how to describe it other than magic, evil foxes, rabbits and a factory full of Cha/carrot/source of power, and a past full of deadly flames. We follow several rabbits, but our main rabbit is Bridgebelle (such a lovely name btw) and we see hints and glimpses of each of their lives. But we also get to see the villains, the foxes, and their plans. At times a bit confusing, at times a bit much, but I did enjoy the story and I am definitely curious about what is coming next now THAT has been found and certain things happened.
The art really fitted the darker nature of the graphic novel.
All in all, another hit from the book haul I had yesterday for King's Day!
The art really fitted the darker nature of the graphic novel.
All in all, another hit from the book haul I had yesterday for King's Day!
xaijar's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I picked the 2nd volume up randomly at the library, only to realise it wasn't the 1sy volume. I have a dog named Cotton and that's what drew me to be curious. I was expecting warm hugs and rainbows in this book about rabbits. I was delightfully surprised to find that it's a fantasy series full of wonder, adventurea and magic. Though there are some themes that might be a little much for young children, I was intrigued by the more serious tone of this story. Can't wait to read volume 2.
pastel_princess's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
the_ghost_penguin_reader's review
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
asahome's review against another edition
3.0
A fox tricks a rabbit into helping him bring a big bad into the world. Another rabbit makes pretty baubles out of carrot dust while carrot crops suffer.
I read it with the intention of understanding the second novel. However, it didn't seem to make sense and we were dropped in the middle of the information. As someone who doesn't mind reading pieces out of order, I still didn't get it.
I read it with the intention of understanding the second novel. However, it didn't seem to make sense and we were dropped in the middle of the information. As someone who doesn't mind reading pieces out of order, I still didn't get it.
The amount of violence in this piece was also unnecessary. I understand rabbits are eaten by foxes. I struggle with things that can talk to each other eating each other. I'm not sure about the way some of the rabbits interacted with the art.
It felt like there was a lot of political commentary in this book. Not only is art "not valuable" because it isn't productive, but we take something beautiful to help the world and turn it into a weapon.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence, Drug abuse, and Drug use
orangerful's review
4.0
I honestly just picked this up because the cover art looked really cool. When I read the blurbs mentioning [b:Bone Complete Set, Volumes 1 9: Out From Boneville, The Great Cow Race, Eyes Of The Storm, The Dragonslayer, Rock Jaw, Old Man's Cave, Ghost Circles, Treasure Hunters, And Crown Of Horns|6433834|Bone Complete Set, Volumes 1 9 Out From Boneville, The Great Cow Race, Eyes Of The Storm, The Dragonslayer, Rock Jaw, Old Man's Cave, Ghost Circles, Treasure Hunters, And Crown Of Horns|Jeff Smith|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1337107132l/6433834._SY75_.jpg|88871], [b:Redwall|7996|Redwall (Redwall, #1)|Brian Jacques|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1327877368l/7996._SY75_.jpg|486980] and [b:Into the Wild|111332|Into the Wild (Warriors, #1)|Erin Hunter|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1327994729l/111332._SX50_.jpg|1346922], I knew this was going to be an adventure. But wow, I was not expecting such a dark, mysterious fantasy.
My only complaint was the few times I was having trouble telling the rabbits apart, mostly at the start of the book when I was still learning the characters and their motives. After that, you could identify them, if not be how they looked, at least by the context of the scene.
There are also some major [b:Watership Down|76620|Watership Down (Watership Down, #1)|Richard Adams|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1405136931l/76620._SY75_.jpg|1357456] vibes (so much so that I have head-canoned that the before times they talk about are just the events of that book). But there are magical elements too that make it clear these are not just anthropomorphized animals, but creatures with a complex society and culture.
Great read for kids/tweens/teens that like high fantasy tales and can deal with things getting dark and heavy
(tw:
My only complaint was the few times I was having trouble telling the rabbits apart, mostly at the start of the book when I was still learning the characters and their motives. After that, you could identify them, if not be how they looked, at least by the context of the scene.
There are also some major [b:Watership Down|76620|Watership Down (Watership Down, #1)|Richard Adams|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1405136931l/76620._SY75_.jpg|1357456] vibes (so much so that I have head-canoned that the before times they talk about are just the events of that book). But there are magical elements too that make it clear these are not just anthropomorphized animals, but creatures with a complex society and culture.
Great read for kids/tweens/teens that like high fantasy tales and can deal with things getting dark and heavy
(tw:
Spoiler
murder and attempted suicide by drowning).jennamonaco's review
5.0
I wish that I hadn't read this before the second one came out. So beautifully illustrated and honestly quite heart breaking.