Review: The Rabbit Back Literature Society - Pasi Ilmari Jääskeläinen

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Review: The Rabbit Back Literature Society - Pasi Ilmari Jaaskelainen - January 2006


Do you know how you can go through stages where everything you try to read is just not grabbing you at all? It's the worst feeling in the world, especially if you are a mood reader like me. This particular book, I figured I would give it a go as it had the word "literature society" in it and sounded like I might enjoy it too. As I was reading, I was sucked into a world of reality but at the same time a dark world of fantasy and mythology. This book reminded me of The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield as it had the same feel and also that feeling that you loved the book, but if someone asked you deeply what it was about you couldn't answer. It's one of those stories that leaves a different impression on each of the readers as it has various emotions involved and pathways. Our main character Ella has always loved writing and is working as an English teacher when she first noticed the changing books aka The Book Plague which we later learn about along with the burning of the books by librarian and member of the Society Ingrid Katz.  For many years, the Rabbit Back Literature Society houses the best of the best in authors and has only had 9 members. That is until Ella is invited, but on the day of her initiation - the founder Laura White vanishes. Wanting answers Ella learns about The Game played by the members and soon she will restart the Game, something that hasn't been played in over 30 years. Is she prepared for what is to come as she discovers that The Game can unearth the darkest of secrets and can reveal truths that can leave a long-lasting mark on the person? 

If you love films that are considered Artsy and Film Festivaly and books that are emotive and thought-provoking as well as books about books, then The Rabbit Back Literature Society is the read for you and if you do read it, I would love to hear your thoughts as even four days later -I still don't and I don't think I ever will be 100% certain of what I read as this is one of those rare books that will leave an imprint on your brain and a mark in your soul.


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