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The Book Eaters
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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.
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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.
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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
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.
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