#93 in Science fiction
Snake-Eater
- 331
- Pages
- about 6 h
- Reading time
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About the book
In this witty fantasy horror from New York Times bestselling, Nebula and Hugo award-winning author T. Kingfisher, a young woman seeking a fresh start is confronted by ancient gods, malevolent supernatural forces, and eccentric neighbours in an isolated desert town. Perfect for fans of Silvia Moreno-Garcia, Chuck Tingle, and Rachel Harrison. When Selena travels to the remote desert town of Quartz Creek in search of her estranged Aunt Amelia, she is desperate and short of options. Fleeing an unhappy marriage, she has exactly twenty-seven dollars to her name, and her only friend in the world is her dog, Copper. On arrival, Selena learns Amelia is dead. But the inhabitants of Quartz Creek are only too happy to have a new resident. Out of money and ideas, Selena sees no harm staying in her aunt's lovely house for a few weeks, tending to her garden and enjoying the strange, desolate beauty of the desert. The people are odd, but friendly, and eager to help Selena settle into her new home. But Quartz Creek's inhabitants share their town with others, old gods and spirits whose claim to the land long predates their human neighbours. Selena finds herself pursued by disturbing apparitions, visitations that come in the night and seem to want something from her. Aunt Amelia owed a debt. Now her god has come to collect.
Where the score comes from
The sources average 8.2 across 59 ratings — not yet many, so the reader vote carries 24% of the weight and the rest pulls toward the Science fiction average of 7.8. That is how 8.1 comes out.
| Source | Average | Ratings | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardcover | 8.2 | 59 | 100% |
Reader voices
The most-liked reviews on Hardcover (credited to their authors).
“!!!!!!! Listen, sometimes I love Kingfisher and sometimes I'm ambivalent but this one is one of the more horror-adjacent, it's not a romance, and I fucking loved it. It's set in the Sonoran Desert and I have A Thing about the Sonoran Desert so that was a pretty big bonus. But. A road runner god, honestly. Also I generally do like a story about reclaiming agency. ”
Frequently asked
What is Snake-Eater rated?
8.1 out of 10, from 59 reader ratings across 1 independent sources.
Is Snake-Eater worth reading?
Readers give it 8.1/10 from 59 ratings, which puts it ahead of 54 % of the Science fiction shelf.
How long does it take to read Snake-Eater?
About 6 hours at an average reading pace — 331 pages.
Where does Snake-Eater rank?
#93 in Science fiction on the current snapshot.
How long is Snake-Eater?
It has 331 pages — shorter than 82% of the ranked books in Science fiction.
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