It’s almost Easter, so it’s the perfect time to sit down and read Mona Awad’s Bunny!
I was instantly taken with this book. From the hot pink cover art, to the rave review from Margaret Atwood, to the delicious weirdness of the plot description… I was desperate to read it, and bought it as soon as I could.
Bunny is about a young student named Samantha attending a prestigious university writing program. Samantha is simultaneously irritated and unnerved by a group of prim, strange, women in her class. They all refer to each other as “bunny”, and she thinks they’re completely vacuous, mentally naming them things like “Creepy Doll”.
But after Samantha attends one of the bunnies’ weird writing parties, she finds herself drawn into the oddly cult-like friendship circle, which is far, far stranger than she was expecting.
Bunny cleverly skewers the pomposity of higher education and the hollowness of popularity. It’s like a delectable macaron with a shockingly dark centre.
I loved this book because of how playful the plot is. I think there’s a real bravery in writing a story so unashamedly odd. It’s absolutely right up my alley.
Have a beautiful Easter, everyone!
You can get your copy of Bunny by Mona Awad here.
Cherie lives, works, and reads in beautiful Tasmania – the green island gem below Australia known for its gorgeous landscape and beautiful wildlife. She holds multiple academic qualifications in English, journalism, and fine art theory, and has worked in writing, editing, and communications roles for more than a decade. Most importantly, she has a deep love for books that began as soon as she learned how to read.
Old, new, any genre – for Cherie, reading is about as vital as breathing. She is interested in sharing books that move, excite, and compel, so others can share the joy of a truly great read. While she reads across most genres, her favourite is literary fiction. Particularly anything by Margaret Atwood, Ottessa Moshfegh, Kate Atkinson, Elizabeth Berg, Ann Patchett, and Anne Tyler.
Cherie frequents Tasmania’s beautiful boutique book shops as well as scouring secondhand shops for books to add to her extensive home library. Catch up with her on LinkedIn and on Instagram.
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