Tales From Watership Down

Watership Down #2

by Richard Adams, Ron Keith (Narrator)

Rediscover the A Puffin Book series and bring the best-loved classics to a new generation - including this highly anticipated edition of Tales from Watership Down.

Return to the warren with this treasured collection of short stories, an epic encore to the timeless classic Watership Down.

Dig deeper into the extraordinary inner lives of Bigwig, Dandelion, Fiver, Hazel, and the legendary El-ahrairah steeped in rich tradition and unearth the untold legends, passed down through generations, that shaped their destinies. . .

Genres: Fiction, Fantasy, Classics, Animals, Short Stories, Young Adult, Adventure

Audio Cassette

First published August 5, 1996

About the author

Adams was born in Newbury, Berkshire. From 1933 until 1938 he was educated at Bradfield College. In 1938 he went up to Worcester College, Oxford to read Modern History. On 3 September 1939 Neville Chamberlain announced that the United Kingdom was at war with Germany. In 1940 Adams joined the British Army, in which he served until 1946. He received a class B discharge enabling him to return to Worcester to continue his studies for a further two years (1946-48). He took the degree of Bachelor of Arts in 1948 and of Master of Arts in 1953.

He was a senior civil servant who worked as an Assistant Secretary for the Department of Agriculture, later part of the Department of the Environment, from 1948 to 1974. Since 1974, following publication of his second novel, Shardik, he has been a full-time author.

He originally began telling the story of Watership Down to his two daughters, Juliet and Rosamund, and they insisted he publish it as a book. It took two years to write and was rejected by thirteen publishers. When Watership Down was finally published, it sold over a million copies in record time in both the United Kingdom and the United States. Watership Down has become a modern classic and won both the Carnegie Medal and the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize in 1972. To date, Adams' best-known work has sold over 50 million copies world-wide, earning him more than all his other books put together.

As of 1982, he was President of the RSPCA.

He also contested the 1983 general election, standing as an Independent Conservative in the Spelthorne constituency on a platform of opposition to fox hunting.

Reviews

[Michelle · Rating 3 out of 5]

If you're thinking to read this be warned, its not really a sequel to Watership Down, its pretty fluffy compared to book one and doesn't particularly follow on from the storyline. In fact you don't even see our legendary bunnies until 56% of the way through.

The first 55% of this book is Dandelion telling bunny folklore tales which are cute but unless you are an actual rabbit (of which I aspire to be) its going to feel a bit pointless.

However once you hit Part 3 we meet up again with Kehaar the gull, Fiver, Hazel, Bigwig and the rest of the gang.

I loved how a female chief rabbit was discussed. Males standing aside on bunny land for females to take the reins, it took cuteness to a whole new level.

If you loved Watership Down and want more of the most famous rabbits in the world then absolutely read this but don't expect too much, it doesn't come close to our favourite classic.

[Kathleen · Rating 3 out of 5]

I recommend this book to people who have already read (and loved) the prequel, Watership Down, as I did. And even then, I can only recommend it with caveats.

The title is misleading. Only the second half of the book is devoted to Tales from Watership Down -- several new stories about Hazel-rah, Fiver, Bigwig, and the others. The first part of the book is comprised of rabbit folklore, legends of El-Ahrairah, Prince of a Thousand Enemies. I skipped that first half.

For WD fans, these tales should be fairly enjoyable and fairly satisfying (but not as action-packed, emotional, multi-layered, and interconnected as book 1). Nonetheless, I liked these short tales because I got to spend time with the rabbits I grew to love. Sniff.

Possibly in response to criticism of book one, Adams provides greater equity across gender and creates a matriarchal society of rabbits, in some scenarios. Thus, a distant warren is led entirely by does, and at Watership Down, Hazel shares the chief rabbit (rah) position with the doe Hythenthlay, from Woundwort's warren Afrafa.

The storyline about the doe obsessed with White Blindness felt weakly plotted and contrived simply to create gender-balanced leadership roles. White blindness is horrible (look it up). In that same tale, Viltherul is portrayed as a psychic doe, mated to Fiver. She picked up the thoughts and feelings of the obsessed rabbit in a distant warren. (This seems a mistake, because in book 1 Hyzenthlay was the psychic, foreseeing that a rabbit would ride in a car).

In another tale, the Watership rabbits endure a hard winter. Poor beasties, with little to eat. This felt compelling and credible. The scene with the car felt vivid.

Kehaar the seagull plays a role in the book.

Hazel-rah finds his leadership tested by the new generation, particularly by a big buck, called (something)Wort. The solution to that problem felt a bit lame, but the problem felt realistic.

When a new rabbit appears on Watership Down, all the rabbits want to immediately kill it. Why? Because it smells like Man (vile scent that strikes fear and revulsion in every Lapine heart). It takes Hazel-rah and Fiver working together to find a solution. Nicely plotted, except in book 1, the Watership bucks mated with does that they freed from Lucy's hutches at the barn, presumably smelling of Man. The author tries to explain this disconnect, saying that the need for does was very intense in book 1, and they only smelled slightly of Man, comparatively. I'm not buying it, but I still liked that story-line quite a bit. I liked how it was resolved.

The last story was disappointing, because it focused on Campione, the Captain of Woundwort's Owsla from book 1. I have developed no bond with him, and wanted more time with the Watership rabbits.

Writing style: In book 1, I felt Adams digressed from the plot too frequently, to hold forth on something largely irrelevant about nature ( my review of book 1 cites an excerpt, where Adams digresses about martins flocking and perching on telephone wires). That frustrating degree of digression didn't happen in this book, making for better flow and a more enjoyable reading experience.

Typos. At least a dozen. This kindle book cost $9.99. Needs editing.

Quibbles aside, I enjoyed this book. I liked seeing the whole gang again.

[Kristin · Rating 2 out of 5]

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.

[Stefan Yates · Rating 4 out of 5]

Tales from Watership Down is a collection of legends and short stories that flesh out the history of the rabbits of Watership Down and continue their story after the events of the original novel. I personally had never read any of Richard Adams works prior to this (I have seen the animated film adaptation of Watership Down however, so was fairly familiar with the events and plot.) I was very impressed with how quickly I was drawn into Adams' world. His writing style is very easy to slip into and I found this collection of tales extremely difficult to put down. Mr. Adams has created a social world amongst his rabbits that is as totally believable and feels as fleshed out as Tolkien's Lord of the Rings, albeit Adams world only exists in the one novel and this compilation of short stories. I don't know why I've never read any of his works before as they have always been favorites of my step-father and accessible to me throughout my lifetime, but now that I have sampled his writing, I'm more than eager to delve into more.

[Richard · Rating 2 out of 5]

These stories were not bad. However, I had the feeling they were an effort on the part of the author to milk his classic and truly timeless fantasy one last time. My advice would be to skip these and re-read Watership Down.

[Gerald Larocque · Rating 5 out of 5]

In Tales from Watership Down, Richard Adams takes us back to the familiar yet magical world of Watership Down, sharing a delightful collection of stories that dive even deeper into the lives and adventures of our favorite rabbit protagonists.

Adams brings us back to those lively landscapes where adventure seems to be creeping around every corner. He mixes folklore with personal stories, showing us how these rabbits are shaped by their surroundings. “We cannot do great things. We can only do small things with great love.” This sentiment runs throughout the collection of works, reminding us how community and small acts of kindness can have a big impact.

One of the best things about these tales is how they capture the charm of storytelling, reflecting the rabbits' oral traditions. For instance, the mysterious black rabbit serves as a powerful symbol of both death and rebirth, reminding us of life’s cycles and the importance of facing our fears. “You cannot see the wind, but you can hear it before the storm."

Each story feels like a new chapter in the ongoing saga of our beloved characters. From Hazel and Bigwig's daring adventures to Dandelion’s playful storytelling, Adams perfectly captures their personalities and the bonds that connect them. The stories flow together beautifully, highlighting the rabbits’ journey through survival, friendship, and the quest for wisdom.

Tales from Watership Down isn’t just a sequel; it’s an essential addition that deepens our connection to the characters and their world. Adams' engaging writing reminds us of what makes storytelling so special. This collection showcases the power of stories to bridge gaps between generations and cultures, inspiring empathy and understanding.

Ultimately, Tales from Watership Down celebrates the magic of stories and the lasting impact of friendship and bravery. It deserves a cozy spot on every bookshelf, inviting us to revisit the enchanting world of Watership Down time and again.

[Sergio Zea Ramirez · Rating 4 out of 5]

En general buen libro. Hay que tener muy claro que no se trata precisamente de la continuación de la historia principal que tanto me gustó de la obra original, sino que son unos cuentos muy cortos pero que cumplen su cometido de expansión del mundo. Me gustó bastante que la expansión no solo se concentrara en los personajes "vivos" de Watership Down, sino que se incluyeran más historias de El-ahrairah. Recomendado leer.

[Jeremy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved WATERSHIP DOWN; I enjoyed TALES FROM WATERSHIP DOWN. As the long-awaited continuation to Adams's original novel, it is only a sequel in the sense that it uses the same setting, motifs, and characters. Because trying to continue the plot of WATERSHIP DOWN would have been anticlimactic and, frankly, a crime, TALES reads more like a collection of rabbit folklore. The first part of the book is a juxtaposition of Adams's rabbit folklore mostly featuring the rabbit folklore hero El-ahrairah (but "The Rabbit's Ghost Story" is of exceptional note). Part II tells the stories of the journey home for El-ahrairah and his faithful companion Rabscuttle after seeking the aide of the Black Rabbit of Inle (told in the novel WATERSHIP). My favorite part, however, was Part III, which told additional stories about and provided more insight into the lives of the rabbits of Watership Down. This part makes the book worth reading, if only to revisit the characters of the original novel and meet some new ones. Of interesting note is the expanded role does play in these stories; WATERSHIP DOWN has been heavily criticized by some as sexist, chauvinistic, and inaccurate (rabbits form matriarchal societies, not patriarchal ones as depicted in the original novel). Whether a response to the critics or just a sign of the changing times (TALES was published in the 1990s, 20+ years after the original novel), the attention given to the female rabbit perspective on life in Watership Down only helps to better round out the intimate world Adams has crafted. -107 words to Super Review
Super! I loved WATERSHIP DOWN; I enjoyed TALES FROM WATERSHIP DOWN. As the long-awaited continuation to Adams's original novel, it is only a sequel in the sense that it uses the same setting, motifs, and characters. Because trying to continue the plot of WATERSHIP DOWN would have been anticlimactic and, frankly, a crime, TALES reads more like a collection of rabbit folklore. The first part of the book is a juxtaposition of Adams's rabbit folklore mostly featuring the rabbit folklore hero El-ahrairah (but "The Rabbit's Ghost Story" is of exceptional note). Part II tells the stories of the journey home for El-ahrairah and his faithful companion Rabscuttle after seeking the aide of the Black Rabbit of Inle (told in the novel WATERSHIP). My favorite part, however, was Part III, which told additional stories about and provided more insight into the lives of the rabbits of Watership Down. This part makes the book worth reading, if only to revisit the characters of the original novel and meet some new ones. Of interesting note is the expanded role does play in these stories; WATERSHIP DOWN has been heavily criticized by some as sexist, chauvinistic, and inaccurate (rabbits form matriarchal societies, not patriarchal ones as depicted in the original novel). Whether a response to the critics or just a sign of the changing times (TALES was published in the 1990s, 20+ years after the original novel), the attention given to the female rabbit perspective on life in Watership Down only helps to better round out the intimate world Adams has crafted.

[Obsidian · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was an enjoyable collection of short stories about the rabbits of Watership Down. We get to read about what they were up to before the end of the first book which caused me no end of tears. I honestly have to say that reading about El-ahrairah in the first story was fine, but after that I found myself getting bored. The book didn't pick up for me until we were following Hazel, Fiver, and the others who were setting into Watership Down.

I do think it was good to see how the rabbits were tested due to a cruel winter, a female rabbit who used to be the Oswla who disagrees with Hazel and others, and a former rabbit who still feels some sway to General Woundwort.

I still have to hard pause when reading this book sometimes to figure out what the rabbits mean when referring to certain things. This book came with a dictionary in the back though which was helpful.

The setting of Watership Down still feels magical to me in this one. We have the rabbits being led by Hazel-rah and how the warren seems to work due to all of them working together at all times. The stories mentioned above though do test the rabbits at times. I really wish that Adams had included a story of Watership Down after the death of Hazel though.

The ending was a little flat to me. I just felt like the stories as a whole didn't flow very well from one to the other. I was expecting something better or a bigger picture to the plot.

[Midu Hadi · Rating 2 out of 5]

I liked Watership Down a lot. It has charmed generations of kids and I could instantly see why. This anthology, though, left me with mixed feelings. I enjoyed reading what the characters from the previous book were up to. So, those stories were fun. The shorts about the mythical El-ahrairah were boring affairs. If you pick up this anthology to find out more about the characters, I'd recommend skipping the latter and enjoying the former.

[Doug · Rating 3 out of 5]

A great collection of stories from the world of Watership Down.

This collection is divided into three parts. The first part is a set of stories told by the first book's main characters. So, the characters appear before each story, preparing to tell and hear it. The second part is a series of stories divorced from the characters of the first book, following the adventures of the legendary rabbit that the reader is familiar with from the stories within a story in the first book. The third part is more of a straightforward novella: it covers the doings of Hazel, Fiver, Bigwig, etc. as they begin to set up a spin-off warren that the reader heard about briefly in the first book. (So, this part of the book takes place between the ending of the first book and its epilogue.)

The third part is the best. The author strikes a good balance here: on the one hand, sequels are great because you revisit the characters you've come to love; on the other hand, sequels can cheap the feeling of happily-ever-after that is often hard-won. There's drama in the third part of this sequel, but sometimes it's just charming, day-to-day sort of obstacles.

This book is cute and short, but it doesn't really have much of a reason to exist, beyond giving you more rabbits. That isn't a bad thing, but it's clear that the author wanted to stick to his guns on giving the rabbits a happily-ever-after ending after the first book, and so it's easy to wonder why, if the author didn't want to put the characters through Hell again, he bothered to write a book about them again.

In the end, what we got was a collection of cute stories about rabbits we love. Sure, they aren't doing things as compelling as they did in the first book, but I recommend this book to anyone who enjoyed, and missed, reading about Bigwig and company.

[Rook · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh my GOD!!!!! I have always loved the world of Watership Down, having watched the original movie from the age of 5 onwards. And honestly??? This is JUST as good as the original book!!!!! It's absolutely WONDERFUL to hear more about El-ahrairah and about Hazel's warren after the events in the original book!!!!! I LOVE this world to PIECES and would give almost Anything to be a rabbit in this world!!!!

[Karen Ireland · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a story from my past and I loved the trip down memory land.

The Rabbits of Watership Down was my favourite story grown up as child, Richard Adams was a master at telling children stories I also enjoyed the cartoon of this book.

In this set of stories we get a different take on the older rabbits who have great stories to tell the younger rabbits.

[Nick · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a disappointing collection of short stories, some interconnected, which was not up to the standard of Watership Down.

[Marika · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5

[Shelly L · Rating 2 out of 5]

Truly, you can't go home again. Spotted this whilst searching out a copy of beloved Watership Down to offer my son. Did not know it existed. Snapped it up in a fit of fevered nostalgia. Knew better, but oh, the adventure awaiting my boy bewitched me. Suspended disbelief, and suffered damage done. Attempts to expand on a brilliant work of art to meet popular demand are fraught with danger. As an example, see Screwtape Proposes a Toast, the late appendage to The Screwtape Letters at your peril. Or rather, if you loved the book as I did, endeavor to ensure you do NOT see it. It's the same reason I dither over reading later thought of sequels to The Giver, knowing the original work was conceived singly. And ditto, Set a Watchman. Some works are fated to be one transcending story, no more. The act of writing faithfully mined the vein of gold through thick and thin. The act of editing discarded baser elements and polished pure ores to glittering. The finished work stands alone in all it's joy and glory and pain. One pang of which is occasioned by the arrow's arc — that it must end, end, end. And yet never end for us, living on in memory, growing sweeter as time marches. Leaving us bereft, yearning to travel again in a lost land. Wishing so fervently to return to a time when all was before us, unfolding. So. Love with an open heart what you read while you may. Truly, you can't go home again. #MapMyReadingLife

[Robert · Rating 3 out of 5]

Heavily relies on the reader having read the novel Watership Down prior.

The first two parts focus on the bunny folk-hero, El-Alhrairah and his adventures. The last part is a story sequence cum novella about events in and around Watership Down after the close of the novel.

If you hankered for more rabbit adventures after the novel, this is the book for you. I liked the folk tales more than the new adventures of Watership Down. As I've no doubt mentioned before, language, history and legend are prime elements of convincing world building and Adams grasped this.

[NicholeReadsWithCats · Rating 3 out of 5]

I would only recommend Tales from Watership Down for those that read and enjoyed Watership Down. The first half of this book contains short stories from the rabbit mythology, many of which were referenced in the first book. They are only slightly entertaining and have no overarching plot.

The second half follows our original rabbits and their life after defeating General Woundwart. Better than the first half however even these felt rushed and lacked the magical feelings the first book elicited. Then the book abruptly ends. What?

It took me nearly two months to read this as I could only stay interested for a chapter at a time. Overall this was a disappointment and felt more like capitalizing on the success of Watership Down than having anything new or interesting to add.

[Fernando Gonzalo Pellico · Rating 5 out of 5]

Adams continua contando sobre sus conejos. En cierto sentido, me parece más interesante que la novela de que nacen, ya que cuenta historias independientes que acercan más los personajes al lector.

Muy recomendable.

[Whitney · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read Watership Down for the first time last year and I fell in love. It's such a good book. So I was really excited to be able to pick up a copy of these short stories at my local library.

I enjoyed this, but not as much as I enjoyed the original book. The stories are broken up into three parts. Part I are the stories about El-ahrairah that all rabbits know (including some that were alluded to in the original book). Part II are stories about El-ahrairah and Rabscuttle's journey home from their visit to the Black Rabbit of Inlé. Part III is a short continuation of the lives of the Watership rabbits since the end of Watership Down.

I feel like the longer the book went on, the more disjointed it started to feel. I liked Part I the best of the three parts. It felt like a collection of short stories and you can tell Adams had them thought out prior to writing them. Part II had a similar feeling of forethought, but because all the chapters build on one another, it can start to drag a bit. Part III felt like Adams didn't have a plan. The chapters seem more fantastical than what was in the original book. The whole part with Thinial seems like Adams striving for better female representation, but it doesn't serve a narrative purpose and only works half of the time. The idea of co-Chief Rabbits was a nice touch, but again, only works half of the time. Bigwig has randomly regressed to not believing in Fiver's abilities again and being kind of sexist towards Hyzenthlay, which made me dislike his character a bit. I didn't quite understand ending on the Campion chapter. The ending felt like it shouldn't have been the ending. I didn't really care about Efrafa or the Efrafan rabbits, so to end on one of them was a weird choice.

It was a pleasant visit to a cozy burrow, but with some weird choices. 4/5

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[ambyr · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's hardly shocking to say this doesn't have the charm of the original Watership Down--that's a high bar to clear--and yet, well, it doesn't. This reads like fragments written while noodling around searching for a road into writing a sequel, bundled up and published even though that road was never found. They're perfectly fine fragments. They're just not, really, a book.

[Jason · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just as delightful and charming as Watership Down. This sequel is comprised of three parts, the first two are full of the stories of El-abrairah and his faithful servant, Rabscuttle that we've grown to love from the first book. The third part returns to the everyday life on Watershed Down. Simply wonderful reading!

[Michelle Elizabeth · Rating 3 out of 5]

While the original novel is no walk in the park, be warned there's a graphic scene involving rabbits killing a non-aggressive cat for giggles, something that would bother me at any time, but more so because I just lost my tuxedo cat barely a month before I read this (the cat in the book was b/w). It's a fine companion novel, otherwise. Not mind-blowing, just fine. If you did't like or read the original, I probably wouldn't bother reading this, and it's not really required even if you did read/like the original. It just fleshes out the world a teeny, tiny bit without breaking much new ground.

[Katie K · Rating 2 out of 5]

DNF at pg 124
I was going to try and finish this one, but it wasn't doing anything for me. These are short stories based on the characters from Watership Down. And while I'm reading the original novel now I thought I could breeze through this one since I was aware of the tv shows and movie adaptations. But the little snippets just didn't grab my attention really.

For any fans of the original novel though. I think you might find this one of interest~

[Louis · Rating 4 out of 5]

Tales from Watership Down by Richard Adams allowed me to have a final visit to the world of rabbits that I first met and loved in his book Watership Down.

The book is short tales. Some are stories of myth from rabbit culture “that all rabbits know.” Others are individual stories that tied together tell us more of the main characters we are familiar with: Hazel, Bigwig, Fiver, etc… It’s a pleasant book and the short nature of the stories nicely illustrates their world. If you loved the original book you will love this one also.

I would like to focus on one take away that really jumped out at me. In the original book with its main story, we learned of Hazel’s leadership ability and the way his group/team worked together. In this book, the nature of short tales allowed the author to introduce other rabbits in positions of power and it was interesting to me to see how he contrasted and balanced how various leaders lead. Also, he was able to present some new challenges for Hazel that would not have fit within the first book.

Hazel is a great leader. He’ll listen and weigh the opinions of his trusted advisors. Rarely will he become autocratic unless an emergency situation requires immediate action. Here we see his gentle hands on the rein of power. His methods at one point are challenged by new comers that don’t understand why his warren (group) doesn’t go for the easy pickings of the garden of the humans. But Hazel realizes that bringing attention to themselves would cause the humans to kill them. Hazel knows his “people’s” limits.

Hazel will question rabbit culture and wisdom as when he saves an escaped rabbit that smells too much of the humans due to being a pet. His followers demand the death of this newcomer. Hazel disagrees, but also realizes (as he is warned) that he risks losing his grip on power by forcing too much change on his people at once. He is forced to come up with a solution to minimize drastic change.

While he’s willing to listen and introduce changes when new ideas are introduced and he sees his people being curious about trying something new, he’s also willing to let those that push the limits to suffer the consequences of their actions, even if it means death.

These lessons really jumped out at me. I wondered, was I reading too much into this? Out of curiosity I Googled “leadership from watership down”. I was surprised at how many links came back to articles that analyze and summarize the leadership skills of Hazel that one can take from these books.

This again is a reason why this “children’s” book is loved by adults and those with an eye for catching deeper themes. There is much that the world of rabbits can teach us humans.

[Vanessa · Rating 3 out of 5]

3,5/5 estrellas.

Con éste libro concluyo con toda historia relacionada con las colinas de Watership Down.

Escrito luego de 25 años, corresponde a una colección de relatos, los cuales están separados en tres partes, que dependen de la forma en que están contados o el tema que abarcan su separación.

La primera parte corresponde a siete relatos, donde cinco tratan de El-ahrairah. Estos relatos son contados (y es lo que los une) a través de los mismos conejos en sus momentos de paz, donde un grupo de oyentes solicitan que se les narre una historia, algo que desde el libro anterior sabemos que es algo que les encanta. La mayoría de los relatos son contados por Diente de León, y los relacionados a El-ahrairah son parecidos a los mencionados en el primer libro, incluso dos ya habían sido contados, pero aquí se elaboran más. Los otros dos relatos están relacionado a las vivencias de unos conejos, donde uno de estos no tiene ningún sentido.

La segunda parte corresponde a cuatro relatos de las vivencias de El-ahrairath desde su enfrentamiento con el conejo negro hasta la llegada de su hogar, no son contados como historia para otros conejos, sino están escritos de forma correlativa como una historia completa aparte.

La tercera parte, quizás la más esperada, es una continuación directa del libro anterior (solo un par de meses) y se amplia cosas mencionadas en el epilogo (lo tuve que releer para escribir esta reseña ya que vi mencionado el epilogo también en otro review) mencionado en 8 relatos que son correlativos.

En conclusión la primera parte es la más débil, y obviamente la tercera la mejor, pero no hay que esperar aventuras muy peligrosas ya que nuestro grupo de conejos ya han alcanzado la paz y éste libro es más para los lectores nostálgicos que quieren simplemente leer más historias de este grupo de conejos.

Finalmente debo reconocer que las historias de El-ahrairah no era de mis partes favoritas del primer libro, más que nada porque de repente eran contadas en momentos que lo único que quieres es saber que era lo siguiente que les iba a suceder, pero aquí no se me hicieron para nada pesadas, incluso preferí las de la segunda parte más que la primera.

[Joshi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Was it as good as Watership Down? No, not quite.

Was it still good? Yes.

Gotta admit, there were quite a few themes/stories in this one that seemed like Richard Adams trying to address some of the "controversies" of the first book...and it was done quite heavy handed.

Nonetheless, it's more Watership Down by the man himself and especially after visiting the actual location it was great to read more about the exploits of Hazel, Bigwig, Fiver and company.

If you liked the original then give this one a try

[Erin · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you’re looking for a sequel to the adventures and wonder of Watership Down - this is not it. This is exactly what the title claims - Tales from Watership Down. There are more stories told by Dandelion and others about El-ahrairah and his owsla. There’s some little interludes about life at Watership Down with Hazel and Fiver, as well as some Efrafans. It’s simply a book of stand alone stories about rabbits. I thoroughly enjoyed slipping back into the familiar legends and dialogue of the rabbits I love so much.

[Ming Wei · Rating 5 out of 5]

It was reading the Watership Down books, that influenced my own writing style, to use non humans as the main characters in my books. Loved this story, it is interesting to read about events after the 1st book, really enjoyed it.

[Saturday's Child · Rating 3 out of 5]

Now I will have to read Watership Down.