The Hollow Chocolate Bunnies Of The Apocalypse
by Robert Rankin
Gollancz $98
When he began writing in the 1970s, Rankin's aim was to create a new literary genre: far-fetched fiction. By doing this, he would avoid competing with other authors and would have his own section in bookshops. While this hasn't happened - he is shelved in sci-fi - his books do get increasingly bizarre. Bunnies is his 24th and it's about a serial killer in Toy City. Humpty Dumpty is found hard-boiled in his swimming pool; Little Boy Blue is transfixed with his shepherd's crook. Only Jack and Eddie the teddy can save the day.
Critics say: 'Bunnies is a book you find either outrageously funny or, as some see it, forgettable puerile humour.' Georges T Dodds, SF Site
Pros: Wildly creative.