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Bunny

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2019

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Mona Awad

Bunny

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2019
Book Details
Pages

320

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New England • Contemporary

Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

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

Reviews & Readership

3.6

239,816 ratings

54%

Loved it

28%

Mixed feelings

18%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

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.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Bunny?

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.

3.6

239,816 ratings

54%

Loved it

28%

Mixed feelings

18%

Not a fan

Character List

Samantha Heather Mackey

An outsider and protagonist who navigates the competitive and surreal environment of Warren University, often feeling disconnected from her surroundings and her own identity.

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.

Samantha's best friend and foil with a strong, stable identity, who serves as a maternal figure and grounding presence in Samantha's life.

A fellow outsider among the poets at Warren University who offers friendship to Samantha, expressing an earnestness that contrasts with the Bunnies' antics.

An enigmatic figure with a dangerous allure, playing a complex role in both Samantha's imagination and her interactions with others around her.

Creatures created by the Bunnies, representing various male archetypes and symbolizing the iterative creative process with their diverse forms and uncontrollable tendencies.

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.

Fosco's husband and a predatory male academic at Warren University who is characterized by his inappropriate interest in the female students.

Samantha's thesis advisor whose demeanor is less overtly predatory than Silky's, maintaining professionalism and appropriate boundaries in his interactions with students.

Book Details
Pages

320

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New England • Contemporary

Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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