On re-reading the novel?

[Hyzenthlay69]

I was curious as to how many times you've read the novel, and if the second or third time around you discovered anything 'new' or a new insight into the plot and the characters. I am currently, if you have not guessed yet, rereading it .  Sometimes I find rereading things gives me greater insight into things or subjects I might not have realized the first time around.

[Vesper]

I figured, dear. I honestly do need to read it again and I do agree that if you reread something or watch, listen, experience a story once more, you'll catch something new and unique that you did not catch the first time.  

[MeadowRabbit]

I can't remember how many times I've read it. I would make a guess at about three times. You definitely get something different out of each time. Me reading it as a young teen was a different experience to me reading it in my late 20s. Again I can't remember in a way to explain how it was different. Whichever age I'm at, I continue to appreciate the book.

[Hyzenthlay69]

I think for myself also...I didn't always understand the secondary stories...you know, The King's Lettuce and all that, so I definitely have to reread those more carefully. :P

[Chipster-roo]

I've read it four times, if I remember correctly.  And each time, I noticed some details that I hadn't on previous readings.

I should probably read it again soon...

[Acacia Heartstrings]

I am currently trying to read the main book of Watership Down for the sixth time. I'm not lying, I'm not exaggerating either. But I have not had time.
As for the series, I've seen it about 15 times, I'm not exaggerating either. And the main reason is because in my work, I have a lot of time left to do it XD
Besides, I really appreciate this series of rabbits.            

[Hyzenthlay69]

I am currently trying to read the main book of Watership Down for the sixth time. I'm not lying, I'm not exaggerating either. But I have not had time.
As for the series, I've seen it about 15 times, I'm not exaggerating either. And the main reason is because in my work, I have a lot of time left to do it XD
Besides, I really appreciate this series of rabbits.            

I don't work so I have plenty of time to read  Maybe I should try the series too.

[Chibiscuit]

Technically I've only read the book myself once since the first time my father read it to me when I was young. Normally, when I reread books or rewatch things, that is indeed the case. I notice different things, details, characters that I hadn't the previous (especially the first) time(s). It's fun and usually makes me like a book/series/film even more.
But in the case of WSD it had been so long I could hardly remember anything at all anyway. I simply remembered I liked it a lot (my father said I kept begging him to read more each evening so I guess I enjoyed it a lot^^)
Same with the series, watched as a kid on tv a lot and only rewatched it about 1,5 to 2 years ago now? I did remember (or rather recognize) more of the series though than the book, probably since I had seen it more often as a kid (yay for reruns?). Except S3 which was new to me. Didn't even know there was a S3 before.

I do wish I could remember who my favourite characters used to be as a kid. Because considering I had completely forgotten Vervain even existed, I doubt it was him!

Also I do plan on rereading WSD this year. Enough time has passed for it to be a 'fresh' enough experience again and really it's just too good not to. Besides I want to do it before the mini-series which I believe is scheduled for late this year (unless that's changed again).

[Chipster-roo]

Welcome back to the forum Chibiscuit

Your post was rather thought-provoking.

Except S3 which was new to me. Didn't even know there was a S3 before.

It seems to me that there are many countries where season 3 never aired, only the first two...

[Chibiscuit]

Glad to be back (btw congrats on becoming yellow!)

Yes they only broadcast the first two seasons. I doubt S3 was ever dubbed in Dutch. But S2 seemed like a definitive end so I never really questioned it.

[Hyzenthlay69]

Technically I've only read the book myself once since the first time my father read it to me when I was young. Normally, when I reread books or rewatch things, that is indeed the case. I notice different things, details, characters that I hadn't the previous (especially the first) time(s). It's fun and usually makes me like a book/series/film even more.
But in the case of WSD it had been so long I could hardly remember anything at all anyway. I simply remembered I liked it a lot (my father said I kept begging him to read more each evening so I guess I enjoyed it a lot^^)
Same with the series, watched as a kid on tv a lot and only rewatched it about 1,5 to 2 years ago now? I did remember (or rather recognize) more of the series though than the book, probably since I had seen it more often as a kid (yay for reruns?). Except S3 which was new to me. Didn't even know there was a S3 before.

I do wish I could remember who my favourite characters used to be as a kid. Because considering I had completely forgotten Vervain even existed, I doubt it was him!

Also I do plan on rereading WSD this year. Enough time has passed for it to be a 'fresh' enough experience again and really it's just too good not to. Besides I want to do it before the mini-series which I believe is scheduled for late this year (unless that's changed again).

Your father READ it to you? That must have taken a good long while.

[StoryMing]

I've reread the book numerous times- love it!- and I've also seen and like the movie, I know nothing about the series other than that it exists.

I did indeed make one MAJOR surprise discovery, about my umpteenth time reading it. --I've created a new discussion topic about it on this board, in fact.

Strawberry, and his reasons for leaving Cowslip's warren.

I had always figured he saw his chance to get out, away from the snares, and he was desperate to take it. It took a long time before it dawned on me what had happened to his doe, Nildro-hain.