A review by serendipitysbooks
When God Was a Rabbit by Sarah Winman

emotional reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

 When God was a Rabbit unfolds over four decades. At its centre is a loving but flawed family, an especially close bond between sister and brother, and an extended cast of sometimes eccentric characters - including a pet rabbit named God. The plot is rich and multi-layered exploring both the general - friendship, coming of age - as well as the specific - the impact of 9/11. I loved Sarah Winman’s Still Life and this, her debut, has a very similar feel. She excels at creating memorable characters and capturing the bittersweet moments of the human experience. 
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