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bookishblue's review against another edition
- 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
3.75
ginalucia's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
slow-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
A Snake Falls to Earth is a slow, winding story that blends Lipan Apache culture, mythology, and storytelling, with modern-day life.
In a two-part perspective, we experience both worlds in an almost cosy mystery. Not a mystery for the characters, but one for the reader.
I’m going to be honest, the story was difficult for me to grip onto at first. I don’t think this is the fault of the story itself, but the medium I was reading in. I read the first half of the book on the app Fable (my phone). This was a major struggle and made the story feel even slower.
As soon as I swapped to audiobook (on recommendation), the story and characters came alive.
If you’re looking for a slow-build story with mythology, modern references, messages about climate change, and found family, give this a go.
For more reviews and book recommendations, check out my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/ginaluciayt
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Gun violence
Moderate: Animal death and Grief
cadoca's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
male_soley's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
mysterious
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? It's complicated
4.5
I really enjoyed the book, even though I needed some time to get sucked into the story. It was originally on my wishlist for the ace representation and while this was hardly mentioned I loved that the story worked so well without sex or romance being a thing. Friends and family relationships were shown in a great diversity instead. I would love to see a book continuing the story as there is still so much to uncover in the reflected world and there is so much potential for another adventure that I would love to see. I also wouldn't mind learning more about Nina, her family and her daily life (and maybe her being ace being more of a mail topic).
Content Warnings
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail
thehawk72's review against another edition
4.0
Actual rating 3.5
My audiobook cut out an entire chapter so I’m only missing a little context. But it was pretty cute.
My audiobook cut out an entire chapter so I’m only missing a little context. But it was pretty cute.
yeehaw_agenda's review against another edition
4.0
This was a slow-starting book, but once it picked up it was fantastic! Incredible deep immersive world building with an ending that really shook me
moonlight_sinatra's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0