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Dreamsnake by Vonda McIntyre
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Snake, the healer, seeks to replace one of her bioengineered healer snakes in a post-apocalyptic world. |
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Title: Dreamsnake
Author: Vonda N. McIntyire
Length: Novel
First Publication: 1978
Awards: 1978 Hugo for Best Novel, 1979 Nebula for Best Novel, 1979 Locus Award for Best Novel
What the Story is About: “The novel follows a healer on a journey while she seeks to replace one of her healer snakes. Nuclear war, biotechnology alternate sex patterns, and other-worldly tribalism put in appearances.” (Wikipedia)
Note: Dreamsnake is being posted in serialized form at Bookview Cafe, one chapter a week.
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Categories: 1970-1979 • Genetic Engineering • Hugo • Locus Award • McIntyre - Vonda N. • Medicine • Nebula • Novel • Snakes
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