Book description
When struggling riverboat captain Abner Marsh receives an offer of partnership from a wealthy aristocrat, he suspects something’s amiss. But when he meets the hauntingly pale, steely-eyed Joshua York, he is certain. For York doesn’t care that the icy winter of 1857 has wiped out all but one of Marsh’s…
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2 authors picked Fevre Dream as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
While Martin is understandably best known for his brilliant A Song of Ice and Fire series (or Game of Thrones, as it’s more colloquially known), this lesser-known gem is a testament to his versatility as a storyteller.
Not only did he craft one of the greatest fantasy sagas of all time, but he also wrote one of the most original vampire novels I’ve ever read. I love how unconventional Fevre Dream is—particularly the vivid historical details about riverboating along the great American rivers in the 1800s. But it’s the unexpected friendship at the heart of the story that gives…
From M.J.'s list on novels featuring vampires that definitely don’t sparkle.
Speaking as both a writer and reader of fantasy, I can say George R. R. Martin’s place in the genre is undeniably iconic. His storytelling and character development are justifiably regarded as nothing short of masterful.
In his novel Fevre Dream, I was pleased to find examples of Martin’s expert writing and, quite unexpectedly, a vampire story set in the world of 1800s Mississippi riverboats. Martin does away with many of the tired tropes found in vampire lit and takes the liberty of exploring some of the lesser-trafficked aspects of the genre.
His ability to create immersive environments draws…
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