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The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame (review by Naomi M. ’16)

The Wind in the WillowsThe Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame depicts the lives of three animals, Rat, Mole, and Toad, living by what is known simply as the River. The three are good friends, whose personalities balance each other out. Rat is the leader, Mole is loyal and down to earth, and Toad is rather mischievous. Many of the adventures they go on are undertaken to get Toad out of whatever trouble he’s gotten himself into, the last of which is reclaiming Toad’s house from the ferrets, stoats, and weasels who have commandeered it. The Wind in the Willows is a lovely, light novel suitable for anyone who wants a break from heavier literature. It is an immensely enjoyable world to experience – perfect for cozy winter nights. Wholeheartedly recommended. – Naomi M. ‘16

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Watership Down by Richard Adams (review by Stanley Z. ’16)

Watership DownWatership Down by Richard Adams
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Watership Down by Richard Adams is about rabbits who embark on a venture to secure a new burrow after a young rabbit named Fiver prophesizes that their old one will be soon decimated. However, Fiver is unable to convince the chief, so he sets off with a small group of rabbits for a new home. The group endures cats and dogs which threaten the group. Fiver’s vision turns out to be correct, and many rabbits in the old burrow are massacred by humans. Watership Downis a little like The Aeneid except all the human characters are represented as rabbits. Recommended to anyone who enjoys adventure novels that are well-paced and fun to read. – Stanley Z. ‘16

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