In the fictional Rust Belt town of Vacca Vale, a dilapidated apartment complex known as The Rabbit Hutch houses a collection of lives on the margins. At its heart is Blandine, a teenager navigating a world of abandonment, longing, and defiance. As the lives of the Rabbit Hutch's residents collide in unexpected and transformative ways, the novel unfolds into a powerful exploration of love, loss, and human connection in a world of economic and emotional decay.
Reviews
"A haunting and beautiful debut that lingers in the mind long after reading." — The New York Times Book Review
"Gunty’s prose is dazzling—this is a novel of immense power and beauty." — The Guardian
"An unforgettable tapestry of interconnected lives." — Kirkus Reviews
"A remarkable debut that signals the arrival of a major new voice in fiction." — Publisher’s Weekly