It's been YEARS since I read this book, but, I remember that I absolutely loved it! The rabbits seemed so real and it was deep....you could really feel their pain, joys, and fears. I boohooed at the end. I definitely want to read this again. Definitely NOT a lighthearted shallow read. ( )

I found this book both exciting and unique. Following the group of buck rabbits on their journey and ensuing conflicts made for a great storyline. Also it is fun to see each rabbit develop as a character. On one hand you have Hazel, the reluctant leader whose humility serves to make him all the more respected, and on the other you have Bigwig who, in spite of his dominating personality and size, becomes ferociously loyal. Some critics will cite the lack of a prominent female character as a major flaw, but for me it was not so. The book is a tale of brotherhood, albeit with rabbits, and has a great cast of characters. ( )

Hazel, his brother Fiver, and some other rabbits set off to find a new place to live. Along the way, they encounter challenges they never expected and prove to be resourceful and brave.

For many folks, they have to wonder how good a book about rabbits could really be. But to paraphrase Lance Armstrong, it's not about the bunny. This is about a quest to find a safe place to call home.

From the preface, it seems that Adams was a little tired of being pressed to explain "what it all means." It started out as a children's story about rabbits. But whether he intended it that way or not, it became much more.

This is still one of my favorite stories. I love Hazel, the leader in spite of himself, who inspires his group by his compassion and common sense. I love Bigwig, tough and brave, but willing to learn something new. I love Dandelion and Blackberry, and they way the help their friends and never give up.

This time around, I especially loved the ending, when Hazel goes on to his reward. Just a great book. And if all you see in it is a story about some bunnies, that's okay with me. But to me it means a lot more. ( )

Read so very long ago, I don't remember the details but "rabbits" "sad" and "really liked". ( )

Although hesitant to read a book about rabbits I can truly say I can never see one of these creatures without thinking of this fantasy. A tale so very well written to take me to a world through a rabbits view. Characters such as Hazel and Fiver and others show compassion, strong leadership abilities, even belief in a higher power. Your mind works as you read to translate this world to a human understanding! What an intriguing classic! This novel will stay with me. ( )