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Bunny by Mona Awad
5.0
dark emotional tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Another book that I’m not sure what to say, but I really enjoyed it. I disliked all the characters, (the main character drove me batty) but the plot and the incredible, suck-you-in writing kept me moving forward. I’m also currently in an MFA program and I have an English degree, so this was very relevant to my interests.
I
did not expect the twist at the end with Ava. Even thought they mentioned her gloves so many times (hands are hard!), I didn’t pick up on it until the very end. The bunnies are terrifying - both the clique and the…actual bunnies. I want more and I also very much don’t want more.
Definitely not for the weak-stomached, but it was weirdly a great depiction of grad school in the northeast?? 😆
I’m a cohort of one with about 8-10 others in different years, so I identified with the loneliness that Samantha felt in her classes.
I really love Mona Awad as a writer and am looking forward to reading her other work!!