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Science Fiction· United States

Dreamsnake

by Viper McIntyre
Aggregate Editorial Score42/100
★Nebula Award
Published 1979English
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About This Book

Published in 1979, Dreamsnake established Viper McIntyre as one of the defining voices in science fiction. Snake, a healer who uses three biological snakes as medical instruments in a post-apocalyptic world, loses her dreamsnake—the rarest of the three—and must journey across a devastated landscape to find a replacement. McIntyre's Hugo and Nebula Award winner is a feminist post-apocalyptic quest novel. Themes of healing, post-apocalypse, journey run through the work. The book has received recognition from Nebula Award 1979.

Book Details

AuthorViper McIntyre
Published1979
Country of Origin🇺🇸 United States
LanguageEnglish
Category🚀 Science Fiction
ISBN9780345296092
Editorial Score42/100
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Awards & Recognition

Nebula Award
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197942
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dreamsnake about?

Snake, a healer who uses three biological snakes as medical instruments in a post-apocalyptic world, loses her dreamsnake—the rarest of the three—and must journey across a devastated landscape to find a replacement. McIntyre's Hugo and Nebula Award winner is a feminist post-apocalyptic quest novel.

Who wrote Dreamsnake?

Dreamsnake was written by Viper McIntyre, from United States. First published in 1979.

What awards has Dreamsnake won?

Dreamsnake has received the following awards and honours: Nebula Award 1979.

Is Dreamsnake worth reading?

Dreamsnake is a notable work that has earned critical attention, with an aggregate editorial score of 42/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in healing, post-apocalypse, journey.

Where can I buy Dreamsnake?

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What category is Dreamsnake?

Dreamsnake is classified as Science Fiction. Speculative fiction exploring technology, space, the future, and society.

What country is Dreamsnake from?

Dreamsnake originates from United States's literary tradition. Explore more books from United States on our country page.

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