The Book Eaters

Name: The Book Eaters
Brand: HarperCollins New Zealand
SKU: 9780008479480
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By Sunyi Dean

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The Book Eaters by Sunyi Dean is a chilling tale about a family of book eaters, who consume books to gain their knowledge and emotions. The story centres on a mother struggling to protect her children from dark secrets within their supernatural society. As she navigates danger and betrayal, her quest challenges traditions and reveals hidden truths.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

This book may appeal to you if you're fascinated by dark fantasy worlds where forbidden secrets intertwine with supernatural elements. It explores a mysterious society where its members literally consume books for sustenance, balancing the eerie with human emotions and desires. If the idea of diving into an inventive, chilling narrative that blurs the lines between horror and enchantment sparks your interest, this might be a perfect choice.

The Book Eaters

THE NO. 2 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER ‘I devoured this’ V.E. Schwab ‘A vampire-themed Handmaid’s Tale, with effective thrills that are intensified by social commentary’ Guardian

The SUNDAY TIMES bestselling gothic fantasy horror, perfect for Halloween

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The Book Eaters is the No. 2 Sunday Times Bestseller.

‘I devoured this’ – V.E. Schwab

‘A vampire-themed Handmaid’s Tale, with effective thrills that are intensified by social commentary’ – Guardian

A gorgeous new fantasy horror – a book about stories and fairy tales with family and love at its dark heart…

Hidden across England and Scotland live six old Book Eater families.

The last of their lines, they exist on the fringes of society and subsist on a diet of stories and legends.

Children are rare and their numbers have dwindled, so when Devon Fairweather’s second child is born a dreaded Mind Eater – a perversion of her own kind, who consumes not stories but the minds and souls of humans – she flees before he can be turned into a weapon for the family… or worse.

Living among humans and finding prey for her son, Devon seeks a cure for his hunger. But time is running out – for her family want her back, and with every soul her son consumes he loses a little more of himself…

This is a story of escape, a mother’s savage devotion, and a queer love that will electrify readers looking for something beguiling, thrilling, strange, and new.

Perfect for fans of Neil Gaiman, Susanna Clarke, and Let the Right One In.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

The Book Eaters by Sunyi Dean is celebrated for its compelling mix of gothic horror and dark wit. It is noted for its innovative storytelling, exploring themes of motherhood, queerness, and rebellion against patriarchal norms. Reviewers describe it as a poignant, imaginative, and gritty tale, with many praising its unique narrative and character depth. It's a book that engages readers with its originality and thought-provoking themes, making it a memorable read.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008479480

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 August 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperVoyager

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 220g

Pages: 304

Collections

Fantasy Fiction General Fiction Horror & Supernatural Romantasy (Fantasy Romance) Sci-Fi & Fantasy Sunyi Dean

About the Author

Sunyi Dean is an autistic author of fantasy fiction. Originally born in the States and raised in Hong Kong, she now lives in Yorkshire with her children. When not reading, running, falling over in yoga, or rolling d20s, she sometimes escapes the city to wildswim in lonely dales. Her short stories have featured in The Best of British Scifi Anthology, Prole, FFO, Tor Dot Com, etc. The Book Eaters is Dean's debut novel.