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okayjulia's review against another edition
4.0
Lawrence, you've done it again. What an absolute HEATER especially if you find yourself far to the left of the current global fascism trend. I do take issue with a few things, many spoilery so I will skip, but one being that, babe: calling it a cult is an absolute disservice to the message you otherwise make very well. Cults are othered, they're exoticized and deplatformed. You're talking empire, fascism. It's a paragovernmental militia, and that's okay!
Anyway, this ripped and it has my brain firing.
Anyway, this ripped and it has my brain firing.
judeinthestars's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
What the fuck did I just listen to? This story is brilliant, dark, so dark, but also hilarious. The narration is fantastic as well, despite a few strange pauses at times but I really didn’t care.
Casey’s sole goal in life is to keep her sister Emily alive and not pregnant in a dystopian world where that’s actually an achievement. She can count on her partner in crime Malice and that’s about it. The arrival of a mysterious but powerful cult-like army in their current village puts everyone in danger, especially when gorgeous genius Pax tries to escape and seeks refuge with Casey.
What’s right and wrong when everything is fucked up? Is a world running fast towards its end worth trying to change? Why are rabbits? So many existential questions will burrow in your brain like weirdly cozy bacteria and you know what? You’ll enjoy it. That’s how outstanding this book is. And sure, some things probably don’t make sense, I’m sure there are inconsistencies, but the story is so fast-paced, the banter so much fun, there’s so much depth underneath the wit, I didn’t have either the time or the will to mind. You can read—or, even better, listen to—Rabbits of the Apocalypse for the enjoyment factor alone or use it to entertain your brain cogs. Either way, if you’re into speculative fiction and love a cynical MC, look no further.
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elvang's review against another edition
5.0
I feel like I have been on a whirlwind ride into this post apocalyptic world created by Benny Lawrence. I don't usually read much speculative fiction but if this genre is always this entertaining then I have been missing out on some terrific reads.
Rabbits of the Apocalypse grabs you from the opening chapters. The setting in the Twenty Third century is easy to imagine. Think Mad Max with lesbians in the leading roles instead of Mel Gibson (thank god). Benny's humour comes through in the witty dialogue and improbable situations. Any book that opens with the following lines is hard to resist:
I was reading The Sex-Bots of Space Alcatraz for the fifty-third time when my little sister Emily slammed open the apartment hatch.
"Aliens are attacking the city!" She yelled, and then she slammed straight back out again.
My reaction surprised even me. "Thank God," I said out loud. Then I dropped my dog-eared book and hurried after her.
I won't rehash the plot as the book blurb is thorough without giving away major plot points.
This is the kind of book you can read for its sheer entertainment value or you can dig a bit deeper and look for some insight into the human condition. I did a little of both and found it hard to put this book down once it got rolling.
The title of this novel is brilliant, thought provoking,and puzzling all at the same time. So is the book. I would love to see a sequel as I am not ready to leave these characters behind.
4.5 stars
frankvanmeer's review against another edition
5.0
Casey, my kind of heroine. With a sense of humor so black it makes a black hole shine, and so completely and utterly cinical and sarcastic, her words are so sharp they are able to split atoms.
In the 23rd century, when life has gone to all to hell and it's survival of the fittest, Casey makes do in an out of the way settlement with the odd job here and there and looking out for her sister Emily. She has done and seen it all during a trek through the wildernis with her trusty sidekick Malice, and at the moment, her biggest concern for the day is at what time they should get drunk.
The tone of the novel is set with the very first sentences, when her sister proclaims the town is under attack from aliens. Well, thank god, Casey says. Finally something to worry about. Of course, it's worse than aliens, as the League blockades the town and prepares for a search.
Enter Pax, and Casey is smitten with her, but for all her bravado and spunk, she dares not act upon that attraction, much to the dismay of Malice. Words fly, and there was actually a moment where I snorted my coffee through my nose, because I made the mistake of drinking while reading. I never laughed so much.
I think the first half of the book is the best. It's a laugh a minute, yet at the same time we get to see the utter bleakness of existence. The second half lost a bit of that, because it is only Pax and Casey then.
My favorite:
So we joined one of the wildest street parties and I took a few shots of hooch so strong that I all but started to speak in tongues. Infortunatley, Emily showed up and I had to try and keep her following my example. That meant that Malice and I had to drink any booze that came near her and before it reached her lips. We did our best. For the children.
Recommended.
In the 23rd century, when life has gone to all to hell and it's survival of the fittest, Casey makes do in an out of the way settlement with the odd job here and there and looking out for her sister Emily. She has done and seen it all during a trek through the wildernis with her trusty sidekick Malice, and at the moment, her biggest concern for the day is at what time they should get drunk.
The tone of the novel is set with the very first sentences, when her sister proclaims the town is under attack from aliens. Well, thank god, Casey says. Finally something to worry about. Of course, it's worse than aliens, as the League blockades the town and prepares for a search.
Enter Pax, and Casey is smitten with her, but for all her bravado and spunk, she dares not act upon that attraction, much to the dismay of Malice. Words fly, and there was actually a moment where I snorted my coffee through my nose, because I made the mistake of drinking while reading. I never laughed so much.
I think the first half of the book is the best. It's a laugh a minute, yet at the same time we get to see the utter bleakness of existence. The second half lost a bit of that, because it is only Pax and Casey then.
My favorite:
So we joined one of the wildest street parties and I took a few shots of hooch so strong that I all but started to speak in tongues. Infortunatley, Emily showed up and I had to try and keep her following my example. That meant that Malice and I had to drink any booze that came near her and before it reached her lips. We did our best. For the children.
Recommended.
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