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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

Dreamsnake by Viper McIntyre is a landmark work of science fiction, first published in 1979. 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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Editorial Assessment

First published in 1979, Viper McIntyre's Dreamsnake is a work of science fiction that has drawn sustained interest from critics and prize committees alike. Its engagement with healing, post-apocalypse, journey, women gives the book a depth that extends well beyond its genre. Among its recognitions: Nebula Award 1979. With an editorial score of 42/100 drawn from 1 independent sources, the book occupies a well-documented position in the critical literature. Its recognition spans international prizes, "best of" lists, and academic surveys. The appeal of Dreamsnake lies partly in its refusal to offer easy answers. Its exploration of healing, post-apocalypse, journey, women is sustained, textured, and genuinely thought-provoking in ways that stay with readers well after the final page. Dreamsnake reflects Viper McIntyre's place in a wider literary tradition. The book's concerns resonate with United States's broader cultural preoccupations, even as they reach beyond any single national context.
About this assessment: Editorial scores are aggregated from 1 independent sources including major literary prizes, critical surveys, and leading publications. Our editorial team reviews and contextualises this data. Rankings reflect critical consensus, not personal opinion or popularity metrics. Learn about our methodology.

Awards & Recognition

Nebula Award
winner · genre
197942
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About the Author
Viper McIntyre
United States
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Viper McIntyre is a celebrated author from United States known for influential works of science fiction.

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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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