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WHEN GOD WAS A RABBIT was one of the most incredibly exciting debuts in recent years, from an extraordinary new voice in fiction.
Spanning four decades, from 1968 onwards, this is the story of a fabulous but flawed family and the slew of ordinary and extraordinary incidents that shape their everyday lives.
It is a story about childhood and growing up, loss of innocence, eccentricity, familial ties and friendships, love and life. Stripped down to its bare bones, it's about the unbreakable bond between a brother and sister.
This coming of age story is narrated by young Elly and explores her close bond with her pet rabbit named God; her gay brother Joe; and Jenny Penny, her unusual and secretive best friend from school. The vivid and lively characterisation is one of the book's greatest strengths and there are a large number of queer characters. There's Charlie, Joe's first love; Elly's Aunt Nancy, a famous actress and lesbian; Arthur, a camp ex-diplomat who is writing a memoir of his notorious exploits; and his best friend Ginger, a Shirley Bassey impersonator. Fresh, appealing, and extremely funny.
Author: Sarah Winman
Paperback Published 29 November 2011 325 Pages