mokey81's review against another edition
2.0
This book was a big disappointment. Especially after the amazing book that is Watership Down.
The first half of the book is simply stories from the rabbits' mythology. And yes, they are entertaining, but it is very boring to have to sit through story after story with no context in the bigger story. Because for the first half of the book, there is no story. It was Adams saying, "Hey, I had more El-ahrairah stories than I could fit in the first book. I think I'll just throw them in this one.
Then, the story finally begins and we get to see our favorite characters actually living and interacting with each other. I really liked that part. And was very happy Adams gave us some real story. But, then again, I was disappointed because it was a very abrupt ending. Out of nowhere. With no real purpose at all.
This book was just a huge disappointment overall. Adams should have stopped while he was ahead. Watership Down is incredible. This was a real let down.
The first half of the book is simply stories from the rabbits' mythology. And yes, they are entertaining, but it is very boring to have to sit through story after story with no context in the bigger story. Because for the first half of the book, there is no story. It was Adams saying, "Hey, I had more El-ahrairah stories than I could fit in the first book. I think I'll just throw them in this one.
Then, the story finally begins and we get to see our favorite characters actually living and interacting with each other. I really liked that part. And was very happy Adams gave us some real story. But, then again, I was disappointed because it was a very abrupt ending. Out of nowhere. With no real purpose at all.
This book was just a huge disappointment overall. Adams should have stopped while he was ahead. Watership Down is incredible. This was a real let down.
ismynamegeoff's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
blburslem's review against another edition
3.0
I would have preferred a different format. I think the 3 parts intermixed would have been more successful. The first 2 parts were rather boring but the 3rd part was great.
pbanditp's review against another edition
4.0
This book is for fans of Watership Down. Those who love the characters and just can’t get enough of them, or maybe you just miss the down and want a taste. This magical land is brought back to life with short tales of El-ahrairah as well as tales of life after the battle with General Woundwort. Join Hazel, Bigwig, Fiver and all the others at silflay and relive the beauty of Watership Down in small doses.
corinnecor's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
mordecai's review against another edition
adventurous
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.0
aotora's review
5.0
I enjoyed this one just as much as I liked the prequel. It's not a coherent story with a start and finish but it's a collection of different short stories both from the lore and the current rabbits from all three current warrens.
The lore ones are just good as in the first book, some of the modern ones are not as good as they could be, I didn't really care for Campion's story and the White blindness story, but other than those two the stories are good, the characters are just as enjoyable as the previous book and the new characters introduced in this book are great too.
The lore ones are just good as in the first book, some of the modern ones are not as good as they could be, I didn't really care for Campion's story and the White blindness story, but other than those two the stories are good, the characters are just as enjoyable as the previous book and the new characters introduced in this book are great too.
emurph09's review against another edition
adventurous
slow-paced
3.0
Fun if you were a huge fan of watership down. I found it slow overall and skipped through many parts
miraclemarg's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
reflective
relaxing
slow-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? It's complicated
5.0