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dracovulpini's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence
Moderate: Death
Minor: Cursing
alwaysshure's review
adventurous
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
Content Warnings
Minor: Gun violence
ruthmoog's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
4.0
This is written in dual perspective, which I didn't enjoy at first, so it was a slow starter for me, but as the stories started to come together it wasn't as jarring to shift perspective.
The origin and mythology of the stories the book is based on were unknown to me, and I liked learning a little about the spirit realm and it's spirits.
There is a theme of speaking to elders, or rather listening respectfully to them throughout - and in all cases in the story the elders are worthy of that respect.
The descriptions of the characters physical traits were lovely and tactile. Nina's use of social media was clever also, and felt realistic.
Why she didn't read the contract though, SO FRUSTRATING!!
The origin and mythology of the stories the book is based on were unknown to me, and I liked learning a little about the spirit realm and it's spirits.
There is a theme of speaking to elders, or rather listening respectfully to them throughout - and in all cases in the story the elders are worthy of that respect.
The descriptions of the characters physical traits were lovely and tactile. Nina's use of social media was clever also, and felt realistic.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Chronic illness, and Blood
Moderate: Death and Colonisation
Minor: Mass/school shootings and Animal death
Species extinction threat, extreme weather, legal stress, wild animal attacknytephoenyx's review
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
I came into A Snake Falls to Earth with absolutely no expectations. I stumbled upon it when I opened Libby and found it was recommended reading for the month of November. Other books by Darcy Little Badger are on my TBR, so of course I jumped on it! It’s an enjoyable story that’s accessible for teens and adults. It is a story filled with hope, and I think we all need to be reminded that there are good things in the world.
My favorite thing about A Snake Falls to Earth is that every character in this book was lovely. Other than the antagonist obviously, but the supporting characters and the protagonists all were good-hearted, and in that way it was an uplifting book. The design of the characters and my feelings about them have nothing to do with the plot or the purpose of the book, but every once in a while it is just nice to read a book where people aren’t deeply flawed and complicated. They are simply good. It’s refreshing.
There are a few intertwining stories within this book. From the Reflected World, we have Oli and friends who travel to the human world to try and save an endangered species of toad. In the human world, we have Nina, whose grandmother is in danger as a hurricane approaches her home. The two work together with help of their family and friends to save the people they love most.
It’s a story about risking everything to protect one another. It is a reminder of the damage that happens to the earth - by natural disasters but also by human hands. It is a reminder we all have a place in the great cycle of things... and I really appreciated that.
I feel ike Darcie Little Badger really set up the ending to have the possibility of sequels. I'm hoping to read more about Ollie's adventures!
My favorite thing about A Snake Falls to Earth is that every character in this book was lovely. Other than the antagonist obviously, but the supporting characters and the protagonists all were good-hearted, and in that way it was an uplifting book. The design of the characters and my feelings about them have nothing to do with the plot or the purpose of the book, but every once in a while it is just nice to read a book where people aren’t deeply flawed and complicated. They are simply good. It’s refreshing.
There are a few intertwining stories within this book. From the Reflected World, we have Oli and friends who travel to the human world to try and save an endangered species of toad. In the human world, we have Nina, whose grandmother is in danger as a hurricane approaches her home. The two work together with help of their family and friends to save the people they love most.
It’s a story about risking everything to protect one another. It is a reminder of the damage that happens to the earth - by natural disasters but also by human hands. It is a reminder we all have a place in the great cycle of things... and I really appreciated that.
I feel ike Darcie Little Badger really set up the ending to have the possibility of sequels. I'm hoping to read more about Ollie's adventures!
Content Warnings
Minor: Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, and Blood
madisonfrank's review
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Abandonment and Gun violence
thenovelmaura's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
This was a highly anticipated read for me because I loved Elatsoe, and Little Badger did not disappoint with this one! The world she described the world (two worlds, to be more precise) was so captivating that you can almost believe we all live there. As always, the Lipan Apache mythology was so fascinating to me and I loved the asexual representation in the main character. Just like in Elatsoe, family played a central role here, but there's an additional theme of climate change and coping with the aftermath of a natural disaster.
Both Nina and Oli were such engaging characters on their own that I couldn't wait for them to meet later on in the story. And when the full cast started working towards a common cause, it was so fun to experience their journey. I would love to read another book of their adventures; I'm envisioning a set of fables about Oli finding his family and the coyote sisters living their best lives. I don't know if Little Badger is envisioning a spin-off to this book but I'm keeping my fingers crossed!
Both Nina and Oli were such engaging characters on their own that I couldn't wait for them to meet later on in the story. And when the full cast started working towards a common cause, it was so fun to experience their journey. I would love to read another book of their adventures; I'm envisioning a set of fables about Oli finding his family and the coyote sisters living their best lives. I don't know if Little Badger is envisioning a spin-off to this book but I'm keeping my fingers crossed!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood and Gun violence
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders
jessthanthree's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Gun violence and Blood
Minor: Death, Animal death, and Violence
szuum's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence
booksthatburn's review
mysterious
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
The worldbuilding is wonderful, explaining a lot of things without feeling like it’s infodumping. Oli has a lot of fascinating anecdotes and animal facts, while Nina tends to provide more of the details about environmental concerns on Earth, though that rough division blurs later on. It did throw me a little that Oli’s sections are narrated in first person and Nina’s are narrated in third, since they’re both crucial for the story.
I like the audiobook narrators, they did a good job overall. The story starts slowly, spending a long time with both main characters before they meet late in the book. Oli leaves home and meets the people who become his friends, then goes through a lot to help them. Nina is worried about her home on both a local and global level, and is growing in her awareness of how she can take action to protect it in big and small ways. The pacing feels deliberate, treating their meeting as an important thing that happens, but not a goal. They have lives before and after their brief intersection.
I like the audiobook narrators, they did a good job overall. The story starts slowly, spending a long time with both main characters before they meet late in the book. Oli leaves home and meets the people who become his friends, then goes through a lot to help them. Nina is worried about her home on both a local and global level, and is growing in her awareness of how she can take action to protect it in big and small ways. The pacing feels deliberate, treating their meeting as an important thing that happens, but not a goal. They have lives before and after their brief intersection.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Gun violence, Violence, Blood, and Bullying
Minor: Death, Medical content, Injury/Injury detail, Colonisation, and Genocide
amberinpieces's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Blood and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Gun violence