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danipanini's review against another edition
- 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
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.
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Death, Drug use, Self harm, Blood, Murder, and Abandonment
Moderate: Cursing, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, and Classism
sarafinley's review against another edition
- 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
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.latoyareadsdaily's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Animal death, Cursing, Blood, Death of parent, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Gaslighting, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Abandonment
wickedgrumpy's review against another edition
- 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
2.0
To put it simply, it's not my cup of tea but I understand it being someone else's. Well written, probably improves on re-reading.
Minor: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Death, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gore, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Stalking, Car accident, Death of parent, Murder, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Dysphoria
grboph's review against another edition
- 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
4.0
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Drug use, Gore, Blood, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Gaslighting, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Violence, Stalking, Abandonment, and Classism
Minor: Death of parent and Alcohol
alexis_mai's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Gore, Violence, Blood, and Abandonment
Moderate: Sexual content, Stalking, and Gaslighting
Minor: Drug use
lindseyhall44's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Bunny follows Samantha, a student at a elusive arts college, as she navigates a relationship with a group of friends/cult-esque members in her writing cohort, who call themselves the bunnies. Through a blurred lense between real and imaginative, repulsed and obsessed, Awad crafts a tale so startling unique against the backdrop of contemporary literature that it can’t help but shine through.
What surprised me the most in this novel was that even throughout the darkness and sinister facets of Samantha’s experiences, for the most part I still found a sense of understanding in her decisions. Stripping down the horror elements and fever dream atmosphere, there is just a sad girl wanting to belong somewhere, and it takes a strong writer to explore such underlying desires.
The prose is another area of expertise for Awad, as it is craftily used in highlighting the perspective shifts of Samantha’s internal monologue.
Overall, I really enjoyed Bunny, and can not wait to check out the author’s latest work!
*as always, don’t forget to check trigger warnings!
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Toxic relationship, Violence, Gaslighting, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Sexual content, Stalking, Death of parent, and Abandonment
Minor: Mental illness
kathleencoughlin's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
4.5
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Bullying, Gore, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Body horror, Misogyny, Self harm, Torture, Murder, and Gaslighting
Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, Homophobia, Grief, Abandonment, and Classism
margozaldivar's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Animal death and Violence
Moderate: Abandonment
antonia_schuro's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Alice in wonderland on a bad trip.
Full of references and gore.
Ending could have packed a harder punch.
Graphic: Addiction, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Bullying, Cursing, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gore, Sexual content, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Abandonment, and Classism