Who is this Lilli-Bunny anyway?

Lilli-Bunny might be you, but without the dog-eat-dog life, work that sucks, shrimpy wage, abuse and discrimination, burnt porridge, rubber love, clay conscience, spat soul, snotty childhood, wooden toys, finger in the glass of milk in kindergarten (so that your neighbor won't drink it), blots in your copybook, ice cream fallen to the pavement, slaps of schoolmate bullies, Jules Verne ships that set sail without you, pathetic marriage, or pressure of “circumstances” that turned into fully-grown boneheads who smoke in your basement (not just tobacco), dysfunctional family, disrespectful grandchildren, measly old age, early death, solitude in the crowd, and also, of course, the “Major Disappointment of Your Entire Life” (whatever you choose it to be) and other insignificant troubles. Lilli-Bunny might be you if, of course, you add to your life a full scoop of sunny days, a little semolina porridge with raspberry jam, a friendship with a teddy bear, a portion of common sense, a sense of humor, some sharp-toothed satire, a bit of merry laughter, and whole lot of unrestrained laughter with hands swinging and feet stamping on the floor—“Ha! Ha! Ha!”

Lilli-Bunny Is a Clear-Eyed Satirical Tale

Lilli-Bunny is a wonderful mixture of fantasy and truth.  Everything in Lilli-Bunny’s world is magical and fascinating.  That is not to say that Lilli-Bunny always has an easy time of it.  Lilli-Bunny has to deal with all kinds of problems. 

Lilli-Bunny has to manage a mole revolution when he decides to learn golf.  At another time, he faces outrageous taxation in the Global Economy.  All the while, the author is likening Lilli-Bunny’s predicaments to world problems.  The comparisons are always thought-provoking. 

Author Bruce Kriger is not afraid of taking on the issues.  He explores hiring practices, cultural differences, and the arts.  His Lilli-Bunnybrings up global warming, and governmental issues like democracy and money reform.  Even modern cultural staples like fast food and psychology get attention. Lilli-Bunnyhandles it all and he and his friends come out fine.  

Kriger’s story may be about a Lilli-Bunny and his friends, but all the while we know that it is about our very real world.  Kriger is not shy about expressing his views.  He is well-informed and passionate. 

What is just as important, he is funny.  Lilli-Bunny and the characters that live in Lilli-house with him are charming and likeable.Lilli-Bunny is a joy to read and it is hard to put down.  In the end, the book boils down to a clear-eyed story based on modern life.