![]() ![]() As well as having a self-sufficient female protagonist who is a healer, not a fighter, there are many other progressive aspects of this book. Even today, sci-fi and fantasy are dominated by male protagonists and plots centred around violence. In fact, Dreamsnake was undoubtedly ahead of its time. The writing style also feels in keeping with more modern books, and lacks the challenging passages and wordy description often found in older novels. Grounded primarily in biology rather than technology, the sci-fi aspects don’t seem dated, and the world remains believable. The fact that the novel is 1970s feminist sci-fi undoubtedly puts some people off but, Dreamsnake holds up over forty years later due to brilliant worldbuilding, complex characters, and an interesting plot. ![]() McIntyre’s rich fantasy world is cleverly unveiled little by little as Snake’s journey progresses. When one of her snakes is lost, she goes on a quest to try and redeem herself and restore her abilities as a healer. The story is told from the perspective of Snake, a woman who uses modified serpents to heal illness and injury. ![]() Set far in the future, the events of Dreamsnake occur long after a nuclear war has decimated most of the world. As far as I’m concerned, its main flaw is the lack of a sequel. ![]() Dreamsnake: an under-appreciated novel for the ages and quite possibly my new favourite book. ![]()
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