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Mentioned in 10 episodes

Watership Down

Book • 1972

Watership Down is an adventure novel that tells the story of a group of rabbits who flee their warren after one of them, Fiver, has a premonition of impending disaster.

Led by Hazel and Bigwig, the rabbits face numerous perils, including hostile rabbit communities and human threats, as they search for a new home.

The novel explores themes of leadership, freedom, and survival, contrasting the democratic and caring leadership of Hazel with the authoritarian rule of General Woundwort.

The story is rich in anthropomorphic details, including the rabbits' own culture, language, and mythology, and it provides deep insights into the trials and triumphs of life through the eyes of its rabbit characters.

Mentioned by

Catherine Butler

Mentioned in 10 episodes

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Tom Morello

as a book he has gifted the most, highlighting its themes of heroism, courage, and friendship.

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in the context of a discussion about constructed languages in film and television.

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Jim Mullane

as a story about rabbits that teaches lessons about camaraderie, courage, and shared mission.

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Angus Fletcher

as one of his early childhood reads.

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as a book that impacted him deeply, describing it as a near religious experience.

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Eli Woolery

as an example of a recent graphic novel adaptation of a classic work.

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as a book he attempted to read but did not finish.

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Roy Bahat

as his favorite book, emphasizing the story of an unexceptional bunny achieving greatness.

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Mentioned by

Emil Amos

while discussing the impact of music on listeners' minds.

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Jen Gunter

for its lessons on totalitarianism, climate change, and working together.

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Mentioned by

Catherine Butler

as a subject of her upcoming co-authored book.

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Mentioned by

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when discussing books she and her friends read in their book club.

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Mentioned by

Catherine Butler

as a book she is currently co-editing a book about.

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