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Genre/Form: | Fantasy fiction Fiction |
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Material Type: | Fiction |
Document Type: | Book |
All Authors / Contributors: |
Adrian Selby |
ISBN: | 9780316302302 0316302309 9780356505534 0356505537 9780356505527 0356505529 |
OCLC Number: | 919593651 |
Awards: | Short-listed for David Gemmell Awards for Fantasy Fiction 2017 (UK) |
Description: | xiii, 413 pages : map ; 25 cm |
Responsibility: | Adrian Selby. |
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Snakewood's narrative voices are the real strength here . . . contemporary and as grimdark as it comes * British Fantasy Society * A very dark fantasy story with a distinct western flair . . . absolutely fascinating and incredibly original * Sense of Wonder * Immensely readable . . . a fantasy novel that remembers that battles leave all kinds of scars * B&N Science Fiction and Fantasy blog * Covering ground well-trodden by Joe Abercrombie, with a similar use of earthy language and extreme violence, the story offers an original and effective twist with the use of potions, plants, and poisons on the battlefield . . . relish the well-choreographed action scenes in this debut fantasy * Library Journal * Uniquely dark and gritty fantasy. An intriguing debut * Bibliosanctum * A lot to enjoy, especially if you are a fan of dark, gritty, old-soldier stories * Fantasy Faction * Set in a brutal world of subtle magic, clashing empires, and commercial interests, this is an impressive fantasy debut. Selby demonstrates the command of style, character, plotting, and world building of a seasoned author * Booklist * Grim mercenaries and badass alchemists brought to life by a bold, assured storyteller -- Peter Newman, author of THE VAGRANT Read more...


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