A review by arys_library
Bunny by Mona Awad

challenging dark funny medium-paced
  • 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? Yes

4.0

So this was a very strange book. It’s been a few days since finishing it and I’m still confused about it, maybe even more. It’s one of those books where when you finish it you think; “what did I just read?”. I did love this book mainly because of the weirdness and vibes alone. 

I feel like this is a dark book about female friendships, made with satire and humor that isn’t ever explicitly said. There are few jokes made throughout the book, but the actions and thoughts of the characters are funny and remind me of Mean Girls or Heathers, that kind of parody-like media. 

However, the book was a bit too confusing at times, even though it is meant to be. There were strange scenes, interactions and conversations that never got explained, which made the rest of the book more confusing. I get that it was written that way, but it was a little too much for me. 

This book reminded me of when I was in high school English classes. When the class had to read some classic book that was hard to understand and you were constantly looking up “what does it mean when [this character] did ___” “did ___ ever happen” “what is the meaning behind [insert scene]?” So yes very confusing book, you can’t go into it wanting to get an explanation of every detail. But in the end, you did enjoy it. 

I honestly want to read this again soon, because I feel like I would get a better understanding of the book and enjoy it for the vibe and characters, instead of trying to find meaning in every paragraph. 

Despite my confusion throughout this book, I did really like it. It was a very enjoyable read. It is broken apart into three parts, and the second part was just amazing. 
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