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…
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.
'Absolutely brilliant. Loved it so much. Up there with One Day and Skippy Dies in my 2010 faves.' Graeme Neill, The Bookseller
'Bloody excellent book - the sort of thing Brit writers don't do very often - not so well, anyway. Kind of like a Brit John Irving.' David Barnett, Guardian
'This is a stunning book, absolutely beautiful. There are very few books which come along and make you feel changed from the person who first started to read, but this is definitely one of them.' Matthew Watterson, Asda
'I am truly loving it, this is definitely one of those books I will be insisting everyone reads. It is so beautifully written...can't wait to get home to finish it.' Helen Brennan, Amazon
'A fantastic novel; sensitive and heartbreaking it shows a tender portrayal of familial love and friendship but also contains an optimism I found genuinely warming. A riveting read.' Nicola Budd, Daunts Bookshop, Marylebone
Author
About Sarah Winman
Sarah Winman grew up in Essex. She attended the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art and went on to act in theatre, film and television. When God Was a Rabbit is her first novel. She lives in London.
