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'At times laugh-out-loud funny, at others gut-wrenchingly sad, the book is peppered with unique and complex characters who are so original, well-observed and believable that you'll be completely absorbed into their world'--Easy Living
‘It perfectly captures the hazy, magical nature of youth and all its mysteries, against a backdrop of real-life events'--Elle
'A story of siblings, friendship, secrets and love, told with sadness and humour'--Marie Claire
'A genuinely captivating read'--Glamour
'Mesmerising'--Good Housekeeping
‘In the way that David Nicholls' ONE DAY follows two people through their lives, this traces a family story over four decades in the most unexpected way'--Red Magazine
'Exciting debut...a fabulously quirky novel'--Woman & Home
‘It's rare to find a novel you're recommending to friends, family and colleagues by page 60 but When God Was A Rabbit is just that kind of book... it's funny (embarrassingly so on public transport), recognizably true and heart-breaking in equal measure... A truly great book to lose yourself in; prepare to bore everyone else around you by telling them just how much they need to read it'--Stylist
'Winman's narrative voice is beautifully true, with a child's unsentimental clarity. A superb debut'--The Times
'I think what I liked most about this novel is that it was a rollicking family story - in which we get to know a fairly large cast of eccentric characters and follow them through some tricky decades. What was extra appealing to me was that the years covered by this debut novel by Sarah Winman are those--almost exactly--of my own life'--Paul Magrs
‘When I got to the end I had to immediately contact a couple of other people who had also been given proof copies, just so I could talk about it. What I particularly liked was the possibility of interpretation of events. Winman reels you in to her world and makes you work for resolution. What she does not do is manipulate you or lay it all out on a plate'--Booktopia.com
‘There are books that tug on the heartstrings, and then there are full-on tractor pulls. When God Was a Rabbit falls into the latter category...[Winman's] prose also has an elegiac, simple beauty, which she uses to nimbly guide her characters through 30-odd eventful years of history...Winman really proves herself capable of making camp inside our tear ducts--and of, one hopes, writing other novels in the future'--Globe and Mail (Toronto)
‘Savour the fragile beauty of the writing. Another Mark Haddon in the making? We reckon so'--Irish Times
‘Gloriously offbeat... Winman's narrative voice is beautifully true, with a child's unsentimental clarity. A superb debut'--The Times
‘Winman pulls a good number of rabbits from her hat in a picaresque coming-of-age tale...[An] affecting and original debut--Library Journal
‘A heartbreaking story of the secrets and hopes of a sister and brother who share an unshakable bond. Winman shows impressive range and vision'--Publishers Weekly
‘Winman's fiction debut, spanning the late 1960s and early 2000s, boasts one of the more endearingly unconventional families in a while... [Winman's] quirky voice maintains its energy; even at her most precocious, Elly never wears out her welcome'--Kirkus
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WHEN GOD WAS A RABBIT is an incredibly exciting debut 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.
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.
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24 of 27 people found the following review helpful:
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Book of the Year,
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There are not enough superlatives in my vocabulary to express how utterly brilliant this book is. It is incredible - uplifting and heart-rending. An total gem. It is unquestionably the Book of the Year for me - I feel privileged to have been given the opportunity to read it and will treasure my copy, and recommend it to anyone who will listen!
'when god was a rabbit' is a book about it all. Eleanor Maud tells us through a 1st person narrative the story of her life, her loves, her family, her experiences, her disappointments, her triumphs, her feelings and her understanding of it all. And god really is her rabbit! Sarah Winman has written an extraordinary book, with a unique and delicious tone and language, which conveys the naive views of Elly, coupled with the sage wisdom she endears throughout. The pace, the subject matter, the characters - all handled with an exquisite sensitivity and accomplishment. There simply is no criticism to be levelled at this book, other than to hope it is never destroyed by a screenplay. Read it - you will not be dissapointed.
14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
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'When God was a Rabbit' is a true coming of age tale. Eleanor narrates a rich, soulful edit of her life, starting pre-teen and growing into adulthood. We are introduced to Jenny Penny, her best friend and observe the close relationship between her and her gay elder brother. I loved that her pet rabbit epitomised all that was as she reminisces as an adult. There are a fair few themes explored and this is my only criticism - the dramatic 9/11 storyline threatened to destroy the whimsy of the novel and to me, this was a key part of the charm - it was a bit too gritty and didn't 'feel' right...
However, there is no disputing that the writing is beautiful and this is clearly a very strong debut novel - I cannot wait to obtain more from this author...
13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
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Timeless appeal,
This review is from: When God Was a Rabbit (Hardcover)
I loved this book from the first page. The voice of the narrator is smart, compassionate and humorous at the same time, and the characters stay with you long after you read the last page.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Nearly great!
If I had a criticism of this book I would say the second part was weaker than the first. The first 200 odd pages were brilliantly written with a lot of dark doings hinted at in...
Published 12 hours ago by Nick Flynn
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent
I really loved this book. I heard the author speaking about it on the radio but even she didn't do it justice.
Published 2 days ago by Miss Marple
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When God Was A Rabbit
Loved this book, has been written very simple but it works really well. It follows you through the life of Elly. You get to share her feelings at everything that happens.
Published 3 days ago by Karen Gooderham
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Give the book an award!
I read this book in just over 24 hours and is now definitely in my top 5 favourite books of all time.
Published 3 days ago by Joey
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Moving and humorous debut novel
This debut novel is the tale of Elly, a complex, deep and intriguing character, whose voice captures the reader early on and who springs from the page as a real person, tough to...
Published 5 days ago by Arkgirl
3.0 out of 5 stars
Lost but not quite Found
My proof copy was splashed with breathless praise about a brilliant new voice and a story one couldn't put down. This is true - but only up to a point.
Published 5 days ago by S. Zigmond
5.0 out of 5 stars
Possible award winner?
I was glad to find that When God was a Rabbit didn't carry on exactly as the first chapter had. Although I enjoyed the first chapter I felt like too much happened at one and if...
Published 6 days ago by Lucybird
5.0 out of 5 stars
Read it in one day: gripping, moving, laugh-out-loud portrait of childhood
This book is about childhood and how it shapes the people we become. Through the eyes of Eleanor we see her grow up and make sense of the world around her.
Published 6 days ago by Mrs. Fiona Wilton
4.0 out of 5 stars
Beautifully written
I'd heard a lot of good things about this book and so was eager to get hold of it and find out what all the fuss was about.
Published 6 days ago by Louise
1.0 out of 5 stars
Not what I expected...(Spoilers)
I ordered this book after hearing really good things about it. I couldn't wait to read it. I was severley disappointed. The writing drove me mad.
Published 8 days ago by C. Rucroft
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