One of our Debuts of the Year 2011.
Winner of the Galaxy New Writer of the Year Award 2011.
Shortlisted for the Galaxy Paperback of the Year 2011.
An utterly charming family saga with an eccentric mix of slightly strange people. A page-turner with a gritty plot gently told so the grimness comes upon you unexpectedly. Highly recommended.
June 2011 Mega Debut of the Month and eBook of the Month.
The Lovereading view...
This debut novel, charting the up and down, but unbreakable bond between a brother and sister, has been described by reviewers as ‘a little piece of heaven’, ‘enchanting’ and ‘completely incredible’. High praise indeed – but rest assured we wholeheartedly agree and urge you to make space for this story about childhood and growing up, the loss of innocence, eccentricity, familial ties and friendships, love and life. You need it for yourself and for your bookshelf. Read the Opening Extract today…
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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. Stripped down to its bare bones, it's about the unbreakable bond between a brother and sister.
When God Was a Rabbit features in the following genres: Modern and Contemporary Fiction, Debut Books of the Month, Family Drama, eBooks of the Month, Book Club Recommendations, General Fiction, Fiction, Recommendations
When God Was a Rabbit is available in Paperback, CD-Audio, Hardback
When God Was a Rabbit was written by Sarah Winman and published by Headline Review an imprint of Headline Publishing Group
When God Was a Rabbit has 335 pages
£9.89
