Review of Watership Down (1978) by Kevin P — 02 May 2008

Actually quite disturbing and dark for a childrens story. But still it's well done and has the obligitory happy ending.

This review of Watership Down (1978) was written by Kevin P on 02 May 2008.

Watership Down has generally received very positive reviews.

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