Dreamsnake by Vonda N. McIntyre

Dreamsnake

Vonda N. McIntyre

294 pages first pub 1978 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous emotional medium-paced
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 On an Earth scarred by nuclear war, Snake harnesses the power of venom to cure illnesses and vaccinate against disease. The healer can even ease patients into death with the power of her dreamsnake. But she is not respected and trusted by all, an...

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Community Reviews Summary of 859 reviews

Moods

adventurous 87%
emotional 40%
hopeful 37%
mysterious 35%
tense 31%
inspiring 26%
reflective 24%
challenging 11%
dark 10%
sad 10%
lighthearted 4%
funny 2%
informative 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 52%
fast 24%
slow 23%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 43% | Character: 36% | Plot: 19%

Strong character development?

Yes: 70% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 81% | No: 8% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 52% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.82

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