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Rabbit Cake

Annie Hartnett
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Rabbit Cake

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2017

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Annie Hartnett

Rabbit Cake

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2017
Book Details
Pages

332

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Humor

Modern Classic Fiction
Setting

Alabama • 2010s

Theme
Family
Publication Year

2017

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Reviews & Readership

4.2

15,418 ratings

76%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Annie Hartnett’s Rabbit Cake cleverly balances humor and tragedy, featuring a young protagonist navigating her mother’s unexpected death. Critics praise its unique voice and emotional depth. Some found the plot pacing uneven, but its quirky characters and poignant exploration of grief make it a standout debut.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Rabbit Cake?

A reader who enjoys Rabbit Cake by Annie Hartnett is likely drawn to poignant, quirky narratives with dark humor and unique perspectives on grief, akin to Fredrik Backman's A Man Called Ove or Maria Semple's Where'd You Go, Bernadette. This reader appreciates complex family dynamics and distinctive, young protagonists.

4.2

15,418 ratings

76%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

332

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Humor

Modern Classic Fiction
Setting

Alabama • 2010s

Theme
Family
Publication Year

2017

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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