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The Man Who Spoke Snakish Paperback – November 3, 2015

by Andrus Kivirähk (Author), Christopher Moseley (Translator)
3.9 out of 5 stars 8 customer reviews
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Product Details

  • Paperback: 400 pages
  • Publisher: Grove Press, Black Cat (November 3, 2015)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0802124127
  • ISBN-13: 978-0802124128
  • Product Dimensions: 5.4 x 1.3 x 8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 12.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #252,536 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 starsSolid fantasy from Estonia
By Joe Da Rold on December 31, 2015
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Kivirahk writes an old-fashioned fantasy about the last man in Estonia with the ability to speak Snakish to all snakes and most other animals. To his credit, the author is generally consistent with his lore. Leemet is taught Snakish by his uncle, but humans in the forest are becoming scarce, having died or moved to the village where they eventually lose their language upon being schooled in the modern rituals of Christianity. I don’t wish to mis-interpret this fantasy, but Kivirahk is obviously making a statement about old cultures and values disappearing in the modern age, and religion can be just as harsh as primitive beliefs. Except for long, superfluous tirades about the tastelessness of bread, this is a readable book for fantasy lovers who prefer their reading to be absent of trolls and werewolves. The book is not for children; what starts as bucolic gets progressively more brutal.
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4.0 out of 5 starsThe Man Who Spoke Snakish
By J. Hamby on January 16, 2016
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This is a bit different than regular fantasy. It definitely has a sort of oral legend feel to the narrative and perhaps blends folklore with magical realism in a way that blurs lines. It also has what I call a European tone to it. No just because of the setting, but how the story is told and the slightly abstract tell instead of show element that for some reason works in this type of book but bugs me often in others.

The book starts out slow and gets a bit too focused on detail over simple plot movement. As it picks up though, the detail serves to keep the story rooted in a way I appreciated. Just the exploration of something that seems slightly familiar in terms of culture and yet explores something that is still new added to my enjoyment. It has a feel of European legend at the root that reminds me of fairy tales that weren't exactly rich with happy endings -- the sort that served as cautionary tales more than anything else. But with the twist of introducing me to particular aspects of culture I had yet to see employed in such a book.

It might require a little more effort at the start, but those that stay with it might feel it is rewarding and worth the read.
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4.0 out of 5 starsGood read
By William B. on March 15, 2016
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A very interesting story, I enjoyed it a lot. It takes a bit of imagination, and gets into some pretty philosophical questions about humans vs. nature and human tradition (although these are not expounded upon explicitly). Not perfect, but quite unique and worth the read. The English translation has simple, descriptive language that is to the point. The writing is probably better in the original language (Estonian).

I would recommend this book to fans of fantasy literature who have a good imagination and are interested in humans' role in nature. If you are familiar with Estonia and Estonians, the book may also give a little bit of insight into Estonia's culture and history.
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3.0 out of 5 starsI like Medieval stuff
By hope on November 27, 2015
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I like Medieval stuff, but am not really into fantasy. So, my review should probably not sway fantasy readers. I found the first half of the book to be hard to read--it plodded, and could have used some real editing. The second half got better, and by the end I was on board--but then it ended. It was overall interesting, however, and I'd recommend it.
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