Journal Entry 1 by indygo88 from Lafayette, Indiana USA on Monday, July 11, 2011

"This is a book about a brother and a sister. It's a book about secrets and starting over, friendship and family, triumph and tragedy, and everything in between. More than anything, it's a book about love in all its forms.

In a remarkably honest and confident voice, Sarah Winman has written the story of a memorable young heroine, Elly, and her loss of innocence-a magical portrait of growing up and the pull and power of family ties. From Essex and Cornwall to the streets of New York, from 1968 to the events of 9/11, When God Was a Rabbit follows the evolving bond of love and secrets between Elly and her brother Joe, and her increasing concern for an unusual best friend, Jenny Penny, who has secrets of her own. With its wit and humor, engaging characters whose eccentricities are adroitly and sometimes darkly drawn, and its themes of memory and identity, When God Was a Rabbit is a love letter to true friendship and fraternal love."

Received through LibraryThing's Early Reviewers program.
 

Journal Entry 2 by indygo88 at Lafayette, Indiana USA on Monday, July 11, 2011

I loved this book. Had I not received it via LibraryThing's ER program, I doubt that it's one I would've picked up off the shelf, based primarily on the somewhat odd title. But from the very first pages, I was sucked in & devoured this novel during my brief, but relaxing vacation this past week. This is somewhat a coming-of-age type of novel, centering around the main character, Elly, and the two people who have the greatest impact on her life: her brother Joe & best friend Jenny. But there are also several other very memorable characters that make this book come alive.

The story itself is good, but it's Sarah Winman's writing style that I really loved. Compelling yet simple, serious yet funny, I just wanted to keep reading, but then was sad to finally come to the end. My only real complaint was that there were a few really interesting tidbits in this story that I felt weren't followed up as well as I'd hoped. My interest was certainly piqued & I was waiting for a resolution that didn't exactly come. But overall, this is certainly one of my favorite reads of the year & a stellar debut. I can't wait for a follow-up novel from this author. 

Journal Entry 3 by indygo88 at Lafayette, Indiana USA on Friday, December 16, 2011

Released 5 mos ago (12/16/2011 UTC) at Lafayette, Indiana USA

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Sending off to a new reader via Amazon. Enjoy! :')

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