River of Teeth
River of Teeth
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2017
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Mississippi River • 1890s
2017
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
River of Teeth by Sarah Gailey follows a group of diverse individuals, each with unique skills, hired for a dangerous mission to manage feral hippos in the Mississippi River. Set in an alternate history where hippos are brought to America as livestock, the story features themes of adventure, teamwork, and redemption.
Adventurous
Fantastical
Playful
Humorous
Mysterious
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
River of Teeth by Sarah Gailey offers a thrilling alternate history with inventive storytelling and a diverse cast of characters. The pace is engaging, and the concept of hippo-riding cowboys is unique. However, some readers find the world-building rushed and character development lacking depth. Overall, it's a creative romp with room for fuller exploration.
Who Should Read River of Teeth?
Fans of River of Teeth by Sarah Gailey appreciate speculative fiction with a twist of alternate history. Readers of The Ballad of Black Tom by Victor LaValle or Six-Gun Snow White by Catherynne M. Valente will enjoy its blend of adventure, quirky characters, and reimagined historical events with a Western flair.
12,419 ratings
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Novel • Fiction
Mississippi River • 1890s
2017
Adult
18+ years
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