Watership Down
9 journalers for this copy...
Purchased today at the Edmonton Public Library Fall book sale.
I read this book a while ago (it was mentioned in Stephen King's "The Stand"). I really enjoyed the story.
The rabbits quest was exciting and at times a nail-biter. This is a great story of what belief in others and determination can achieve.
I will be releasing this book as either a bookray or a RABCK, I haven't decided yet.
I read this book a while ago (it was mentioned in Stephen King's "The Stand"). I really enjoyed the story.
The rabbits quest was exciting and at times a nail-biter. This is a great story of what belief in others and determination can achieve.
I will be releasing this book as either a bookray or a RABCK, I haven't decided yet.
Send by air mail on Monday, September 27, 2004
Thank you very much Heaven150 for the RABCK.
Got it today, will try to read soon and release it to continue it's journey. :)
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(Sep 18 05)
I couldn't get into the book. :( I always got the names wrong and couldn't remember who Bigwig or Fiver was! Am I getting old ? lol Or maybe I just don't like classic... though I was very interested to read the book because of all the good opinions about it.
Anyway, it's now reserved for lauraloo29 as a bookrelay. Hope she'll enjoy. :)
Got it today, will try to read soon and release it to continue it's journey. :)
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(Sep 18 05)
I couldn't get into the book. :( I always got the names wrong and couldn't remember who Bigwig or Fiver was! Am I getting old ? lol Or maybe I just don't like classic... though I was very interested to read the book because of all the good opinions about it.
Anyway, it's now reserved for lauraloo29 as a bookrelay. Hope she'll enjoy. :)
Journal Entry 5 by airyaa at -- Controlled Release in Edmonton, Alberta Canada on Monday, September 26, 2005
Released 18 yrs ago (9/26/2005 UTC) at -- Controlled Release in Edmonton, Alberta Canada
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Arrived safe and sound. Thank you!
Funny that this book has almost done a full circle. I'm delivering a book to Heaven150 later this week. ;)
Funny that this book has almost done a full circle. I'm delivering a book to Heaven150 later this week. ;)
I had a hard time getting into this book. Who knew rabbits talked so much? I have limited reading time now, and I can't struggle with this one anymore. I'll look for a new home for it.
I'm planning on sending this out as a bookray.
Rules: Not many. Please journal the book's arrival and departure. And please keep it moving by keeping it no longer than 4 weeks. The last person is free to release the book as they wish.
1. kizmiaz - Portugal (Europe)
2. shakeyerbooty - UK - Europe)
3. Chrysalis441 - Germany (Intl)
4. Hayes13 - Italy (Intl)
5. Kathmeista - Taiwan (Intl)
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Beginning the journey on October 10th. Happy travels!
Rules: Not many. Please journal the book's arrival and departure. And please keep it moving by keeping it no longer than 4 weeks. The last person is free to release the book as they wish.
1. kizmiaz - Portugal (Europe)
2. shakeyerbooty - UK - Europe)
3. Chrysalis441 - Germany (Intl)
4. Hayes13 - Italy (Intl)
5. Kathmeista - Taiwan (Intl)
6.
Beginning the journey on October 10th. Happy travels!
Just got it, thanks lauraloo29!
I'll get to it soon.
I'll get to it soon.
It’s funny that there’s such a fuss about some books and then when I get to read them they’re pleasant enough but nothing else.This is one of those cases and I can clearly see why some readers would find it hard getting into it.
The rabbits in this story are quite unusual, not only do they talk (and talk and talk and talk) but they also lay out some very ingenious plans. The plot is tight and the story itself reads like an adventure in which the heroes run across fields, fight some very dangerous animals, use their cunning and end up getting in a fight with mad dictator rabbit. An entraining read but that’s about it.
I’ll be sending it along when I get an address.
Arrived today, thank you very much. Just finishing my current read and then I'll get started on this.
I found this a little difficult to get into but I am very glad that I persevered as I really enjoyed it. It was a story of courage, determination and friendship which had me wishing for the success of those brave bunnies.
Thank you to lauraloo29 for starting the ray and to kizmiaz for sending it my way.
Thank you to lauraloo29 for starting the ray and to kizmiaz for sending it my way.
Journal Entry 13 by shakeyerbooty at Bookring/Bookray, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- Canada on Thursday, December 10, 2009
Released 14 yrs ago (12/10/2009 UTC) at Bookring/Bookray, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- Canada
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Sending to Chrysalis441.
Sending to Chrysalis441.
Thank you very much! I'm already looking forward to it and read it as soon as possible.
I have to admit that I was already biased because I knew and loved the movie. And the book fulfilled and in some aspecst even surpassed my expectations!
The language is very beautiful and the narrators voice is very comfortable to follow. The story itself is very captivating (even though I knew what was about to happen) and sometimes broken through by rabbit lore.
I really don't know why I waited so long to read it...
The language is very beautiful and the narrators voice is very comfortable to follow. The story itself is very captivating (even though I knew what was about to happen) and sometimes broken through by rabbit lore.
I really don't know why I waited so long to read it...
Journal Entry 16 by Llyren at Exchange/Trade, A Bookcrossing member -- Controlled Releases on Saturday, January 9, 2010
Released 14 yrs ago (1/9/2010 UTC) at Exchange/Trade, A Bookcrossing member -- Controlled Releases
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I sent it on the way today. Have fun with it!
I sent it on the way today. Have fun with it!
Arrived this morning. Thanks, I will get to it as quickly as I can.
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I just loved re-reading this. Just as good the second time round!
Will post a review in a few days.
Off it goes to the next reader... Enjoy!!
Here's the review:
I just loved re-reading this. Just as good the second time round!
Will post a review in a few days.
Off it goes to the next reader... Enjoy!!
Here's the review:
I liked this even better the second time. It's an adventure story. But what I liked best about it, and which didn't strike me the first time I read it (or at least I don't remember being struck by it), was the theme of how important it is to be true to your nature.
Rabbits is rabbits, and must be rabbits: they need to live in a dry, clean warren, in peace together. There may be disagreements and some fighting, but no animosity. It is the rabbits that have turned into power hungry warriors, or semi-tame automatons that wreak havoc on themselves and others.
A cautionary tale, written 30 some years ago, but even more pertinent today. Humans is humans, but we would do well to take a few lesson from the rabbits in this lovely fable.
Got this today in the post, thank you! Looking forward to re-reading this old favourite!
Am releasing this into the wild on the shelves at the Community Services Center, Taipei (where we're setting up an OBCZ) as I'm the last one on the ray. Thanks for the chance to re-live this childhood epic, it was different seeing it though adult eyes but still lots of fun.
Am releasing this into the wild on the shelves at the Community Services Center, Taipei (where we're setting up an OBCZ) as I'm the last one on the ray. Thanks for the chance to re-live this childhood epic, it was different seeing it though adult eyes but still lots of fun.
Journal Entry 20 by Kathmeista at Community Services Center in Shilin 士林, Taipei City Taiwan on Thursday, April 1, 2010
Released 14 yrs ago (3/25/2010 UTC) at Community Services Center in Shilin 士林, Taipei City Taiwan
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Releasing onto the shelves at the Community Center. Good luck book!
Releasing onto the shelves at the Community Center. Good luck book!
We are releasing this book into the wild at The Taiwan Book Festival at Huashan Alleycats, Taipei City as part of the Taiwan Book Exchange. Happy travels book!
