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danipanini's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Oh my, this book. Where to even begin?
You know how most of the reviews you see about this book start with "what the fuck did I just read?" Pretty fucking accurate, imo—in both a good and a bad way.
The first thing you gotta know: suspend ALL disbelief when you read this book. You have to mentally be aware of this fact and let it govern your perspective while reading because you'll want an explanation for what the fuck is happening (Spoiler:you'll get nothing ).
Ngl tho, it hooks you in real good. At the onset, you get all the cliche It Girl clique vibes and the varied academia aesthetics. And then there are Bunnies. And things happen to the Bunnies and the bunnies. And somehow more animals get involved in the mix. And because it's reeled you in, you'll WANT to know what the heck happens to everyone because of everything that's going on. Vague, I know, but you'll really have to read it to get it.
Personally tho, it wasn't a waste of time. I enjoyed reading the book because I was looking for something pretty outlandish yet still familiar to read. I believe it also conveyed commentary about loneliness and belonging, groupthink to some level, gender and their portrayal in art, and the like. One of those books that I can definitely imagine as a TV series—not a movie because I don't think 2.5 hours can encapsulate everything that goes on in this book.
Oh, and there's a twist. I didn't know how to feel about the twist but personally, I didn't see it coming. I hoped it would explain things, but it made everything just a tad more confusing.
Tldr; It was weird. I liked it. Would I rave about it? Nah. But I think this is good to get you out of a reading slump—it got me out of mine haha.
You know how most of the reviews you see about this book start with "what the fuck did I just read?" Pretty fucking accurate, imo—in both a good and a bad way.
The first thing you gotta know: suspend ALL disbelief when you read this book. You have to mentally be aware of this fact and let it govern your perspective while reading because you'll want an explanation for what the fuck is happening (Spoiler:
Ngl tho, it hooks you in real good. At the onset, you get all the cliche It Girl clique vibes and the varied academia aesthetics. And then there are Bunnies. And things happen to the Bunnies and the bunnies. And somehow more animals get involved in the mix. And because it's reeled you in, you'll WANT to know what the heck happens to everyone because of everything that's going on. Vague, I know, but you'll really have to read it to get it.
Personally tho, it wasn't a waste of time. I enjoyed reading the book because I was looking for something pretty outlandish yet still familiar to read. I believe it also conveyed commentary about loneliness and belonging, groupthink to some level, gender and their portrayal in art, and the like. One of those books that I can definitely imagine as a TV series—not a movie because I don't think 2.5 hours can encapsulate everything that goes on in this book.
Tldr; It was weird. I liked it. Would I rave about it? Nah. But I think this is good to get you out of a reading slump—it got me out of mine haha.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Death, Drug use, Self harm, Blood, Murder, and Abandonment
Moderate: Cursing, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, and Classism
ashleyerne's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death, Drug use, Gore, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Death of parent, Murder, and Toxic friendship
sarafinley's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
This was an absolutely fever dream, and I think I loved it. Though this is going to be a book I’m going to need to ponder a bit longer and re-rate at a later date.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Drug use, Murder, and Abandonment
Minor: Death of parent
There were two instances where specific words were used that I had thought we had collectively moved on from since they are harmful and/or slurs. The first was the slur typically used in reference to Roma people. The second was a term previously used to refer to people with intellectual disabilities.ryan_rajp's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Death, Gore, Mental illness, Self harm, Violence, Blood, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Toxic friendship, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Bullying, Drug use, Eating disorder, and Sexual content
Minor: Body shaming, Vomit, Car accident, Death of parent, Alcohol, and Classism
saoreads's review against another edition
dark
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
It made you laugh and confused all at the same time. Just that. The strangeness enveloping the novel was enticing at first, but it was all over the place from the cultish, thrilling, and fairytale-like embodiment, which didn't seem to bode well. There were those random scenes that only left questions. The novel felt incomplete and just somehow on a gauge to end a certain timeline. Though it was pretty imaginative, it really dived deep into creativity. There is definitely a strange attraction which makes you want to read it further, so kudos to the writer.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Animal cruelty, Death, Violence, Blood, Grief, Murder, and Toxic friendship
mar_2002's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This is one of those books that after you finish, you just stare at your wall and say wtf. I love how much this book makes you think and all of the different theories than come from it. It’s extremely confusing but in the best way. It was super addicting and fast paced. This book was super dark, twisted, and just bizarre. Also, the writing was so beautiful and lyrical. Although, I will say I did skim over certain pages because I found it to be a little too descriptive, but it was still beautiful overall. I would recommend looking up explanations of the book after finishing it, to understand it better and other people’s interpretation of it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Violence, Murder, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
aliewright's review against another edition
dark
tense
medium-paced
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder
zosiahalbersztat's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty
Moderate: Bullying and Death of parent
Minor: Rape, Sexual violence, and Murder
lucys_library's review against another edition
dark
tense
medium-paced
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Death, and Murder
writtenbydickinson's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
k, so i knew "bunny" is the og weird book. yet, i wasn't expecting what i got. i was never 🍃high 🍃 but this book was, how i imagine being 🍃high🍃 is like.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Drug use