Watership Down
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Watership Down
Richard Adams
8 people recommended it in 8 threads, 2007–2026.
What people on Hacker News said
I think Watership Down is worth considering. I only read it because I had to as a 15 yo, and it was absolutely brilliant.
Watership Down. It is surprisingly epic and immersing for a book about rabbits traveling through the English countryside.
Where it comes up
- Ask HN: If I am 16 what should I learn? Which books should read? 2026 · 1 recommendation
- Ask HN: What is your favorite fiction book? 2022 · 1 recommendation
- Ask HN: Best book / resources on leadership, especially for tech teams? 2019 · 1 recommendation
- Ask HN: What books changed the way you think about almost everything? 2019 · 1 recommendation
- Ask HN: What book have you given as a gift? 2016 · 1 recommendation
- Ask HN: Which book are you reading these days? 2015 · 1 recommendation
- Ask HN: Please name two of your most favorite books. 2009 · 1 recommendation
- Ask YC: favorite books 2007 · 1 recommendation