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320
Novel • Fiction
New England • Contemporary
2019
Adult
18+ years
Bunny by Mona Awad follows Samantha Mackey, a 25-year-old fiction writer seeking an MFA at Warren University, where she reluctantly joins a clique of mean girls called the Bunnies who blend cuteness, sex, and violence through magical realism, ultimately blurring the lines between art and reality in a bizarre elite academic setting. The source material references sexual misconduct and graphic depictions of animal abuse.
Mysterious
Unnerving
Dark
Contemplative
Bittersweet
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Mona Awad’s Bunny has received praise for its imaginative, genre-blending narrative and dark humor. While readers appreciate its unique storytelling and commentary on friendship and creativity, some found the plot confusing and characters unrelatable. Overall, it’s a polarizing, thought-provoking read that has sparked significant discussion.
Readers who enjoy Bunny by Mona Awad are likely fans of dark academia, psychological thrillers, and satirical takes on social group dynamics. They might also appreciate works like The Secret History by Donna Tartt or Her Body and Other Parties by Carmen Maria Machado for their blend of literary fiction with unsettling and surreal elements.
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The Bunnies
A clique of rich and beautiful graduate students whose presence at Warren University is characterized by a mix of cuteness, sexuality, and violence, making Samantha feel inferior and excluded.
Ava
Samantha's best friend and foil with a strong, stable identity, who serves as a maternal figure and grounding presence in Samantha's life.
Jonah
A fellow outsider among the poets at Warren University who offers friendship to Samantha, expressing an earnestness that contrasts with the Bunnies' antics.
Max
An enigmatic figure with a dangerous allure, playing a complex role in both Samantha's imagination and her interactions with others around her.
The Drafts
Creatures created by the Bunnies, representing various male archetypes and symbolizing the iterative creative process with their diverse forms and uncontrollable tendencies.
Fosco (Ursula Radcliffe)
A creative writing professor at Warren University who is viewed by Samantha as an antagonist but also critiques the Bunnies' work, showing some depth beyond her satirical depiction.
Silky
Fosco's husband and a predatory male academic at Warren University who is characterized by his inappropriate interest in the female students.
The Lion (Alan)
Samantha's thesis advisor whose demeanor is less overtly predatory than Silky's, maintaining professionalism and appropriate boundaries in his interactions with students.
320
Novel • Fiction
New England • Contemporary
2019
Adult
18+ years
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