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Bunny by Mona Awad
dark
funny
reflective
tense
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? Yes
3.5
Mindfuck. From the beginning to the end, this is the one word that even barely describes the content of Awad’s ‘Bunny’. After taking time to think about it, I’m still rather unsure if I hated or loved this novel. Without a doubt I can conclude that the 3.5 stars I’ve attributed to this literary work is nearly entirely in recognition of the artistry exposed in the author’s writing. Confusion, tension, lust are all emotions that Awad skillfully flows between with a demonstrated ease.
Through reading other theories and reviews, I understand that many people believe that this novel is a series of innuendoes for schizophrenia in addition to other mental illnesses and institutions of varying sorts. I’m not sure I intensely align myself with this conclusion however, it is somewhat evident that everything is not what it seems, and likewise that Smackie is an unreliable narrator (a lovely trope).
My dear friend recommended this novel to me as a follow up to ‘The Secret History’ and whilst I believe they vary in many ways, I understand the connection being utter madness and insanity.
Nonetheless, ‘Bunny’ was a simply put-fun-book that messes your perception up in a good way with the baseline being themes of loneliness and belonging, yet still managing to be terrifyingly funny.
Through reading other theories and reviews, I understand that many people believe that this novel is a series of innuendoes for schizophrenia in addition to other mental illnesses and institutions of varying sorts. I’m not sure I intensely align myself with this conclusion however, it is somewhat evident that everything is not what it seems, and likewise that Smackie is an unreliable narrator (a lovely trope).
My dear friend recommended this novel to me as a follow up to ‘The Secret History’ and whilst I believe they vary in many ways, I understand the connection being utter madness and insanity.
Nonetheless, ‘Bunny’ was a simply put-fun-book that messes your perception up in a good way with the baseline being themes of loneliness and belonging, yet still managing to be terrifyingly funny.
Good Girl, Bad Blood by Holly Jackson
adventurous
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Who did more in one night? Jamie Reynolds or Allison Dilaurentis?
The Secret History by Donna Tartt
funny
mysterious
reflective
tense
slow-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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Death, Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Homophobia, Incest, Panic attacks/disorders, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Antisemitism, Murder, Gaslighting, and Toxic friendship
The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan
5.0
One of my all time favourite tween fiction books. The Lightning Thief perfectly sets up the rest of the series and is probably at least my 3rd favourite of the 5.
Rick Riordan carefully introduced learning disabilities into this novel, in a way that made every child feel heard and understood. He also created a whole new view of greek mythology in relation to Western culture.
This book holds such a place in my heart because it reintroduced my love for literature. I first read it as an 11 year old hoping for a Satyr to pick me up, now at 15 I still would. Definitely a great piece as is the rest of his work. Highly recommend IF you like mythology (greek in particular), enjoy fantasy/fiction novels and, need a quick and easy piece.
Rick Riordan carefully introduced learning disabilities into this novel, in a way that made every child feel heard and understood. He also created a whole new view of greek mythology in relation to Western culture.
This book holds such a place in my heart because it reintroduced my love for literature. I first read it as an 11 year old hoping for a Satyr to pick me up, now at 15 I still would. Definitely a great piece as is the rest of his work. Highly recommend IF you like mythology (greek in particular), enjoy fantasy/fiction novels and, need a quick and easy piece.