When God Was a Rabbit

I have hidden major spoilers to aid my memory. Read them at your peril.

Story of a woman,  her brother and her school friend in 2 parts. First part, when they were children and kept a terrible secret from everyone else she was sexually abused by their neighbour whom she didn't want to reject because he was her then only friend. Also, the brother never got over being rejected by a boy who was the love of his life   Second part as adults, dealing with the fallout.  Also, the friend ended up in jail The first part is best. Small amount of magical realism around the rabbit. 

All characters excellent, writing very good. Inventive. Loved it. 

3.5 stars. I loved this book when I started it. It was quirky and engaging and endearing. The first half = 5 stars! But part two was disjointed, and it seemed to lose the charm of the coming-of-age tale.

First re-read: God, I forgot why I loved this book so much. It's such a celebration of life with all it's beauty and hardships and really a love letter to family - whether that is found or given to you through blood.

Mixed feelings really sum up this book for me. Some bits I enjoyed, some were indifferent. Can't say I would recommend this to others but equally wouldn't tell people to stay clear of it.