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Watership Down
- Narrated by: Peter Capaldi
- Length: 17 hrs and 31 mins
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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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- The MorayNeep
- 08-12-22
Peter Capaldi is the best
The best audible book I’ve listened to. Peter Capaldi is excellent at all the voices of the rabbit s and has an amazing overall voice for storytelling. A magic story for all ages . You won’t be disappointed.
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- Ruthie
- 31-01-24
Characterisation
So much better than the film. The detail took me to the place as if I was part of the Warren.
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- Rainbow Cool Stuff
- 01-06-24
Great read at any age
I read this many years ago when I was around 22. I have just reread it at 60. It really is a great novel and I am surprised that it is not more talked about these days.
The rabbits are anthropomorphised BUT it is done really well. They are definitely not like humans, they have their own characteristics, their own language and their own stories and folklore. There is plenty of action in the novel - there is minimal time between the various adventures. The characters are very believable - especially considering that they are talking rabbits! The author clearly knew the area and its flora and fauna well
Peter Capaldi did a truly excellent job of narration. He gave each character a different voice, often with a different regional accent, which raises some questions as one group contained rabbits with Welsh, Scottish and Irish accents, but it made it easy to distinguish the rabbits. One sounded amusingly like Billy Connolly the comedian.
In the first third of the book there were at least three editing glitches where the narrator said the same thing twice, with slightly different intonation, presumably redoing a sentence that he wasn’t happy with - yet somehow both were kept. Minor point though, this really is an excellent read.
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- Mark
- 27-02-21
The comedy accents were a misstep
The story and characters are great. The narrations was awful.
Peter Capaldi is a fantastic actor but he ruined this book for me.
Half of his character voices were so bad they stopped the flow of the story dead.
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- MR ANTHONY D GORING
- 20-12-21
Wonderful version
Love it.
Peter Capaldi's characterisation was outstanding
Was sorry to reach the end.
Thank you.
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- musictoad
- 20-03-24
Super in every way
Golly wow, there is so much drama in this fab story and it’s told beautifully by Peter
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- Magnús Michelsen
- 29-04-20
What a performance
The narration was AMAZING. Peter Capaldi did such a great job. Each character had a distinct accent and voice. A powerful performance.
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- Chris
- 04-10-22
Stunning book, brought to life
This rendition of one of my favourite books was absolutely perfect. Peters ability to bring the characters to life was great, and the story takes on a new energy with him narrating it.
Of you’ve not read Watership down, treat yourself to this. It won’t ever be illustrated as beautifully.
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- Anonymous User
- 05-04-22
Amazing!
Please don’t hesitate to listen to this, amazing narration and great story. The rabbits use a language called “Lapine” which is worth looking up in case you get confused with some words which aren’t defined!! Once I’d had a quick google things made a bit more sense!
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- Alex Porter
- 13-01-23
The wild writ without sentiment, tender and brutal
A tense, tiny saga narrated with grit and zeal. Great characterization that evolves as our heroes adventure. An iconic work.
I hated the bird.
Capaldi-rah delivers in spades.
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