A Feast of Snakes by Harry Crews
In this dark and gritty novel, a small, poor Southern town is the setting for an annual snake hunt that brings together a cast of deeply flawed characters. The protagonist, a former high school football star, is now trapped in a miserable marriage and struggling with alcoholism. As the snake hunt approaches, tensions rise, leading to a violent and tragic climax. The narrative explores themes of poverty, desperation, and the destructive power of masculinity.
The 5689th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1976
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 177
- Words
- 47,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 48th on 100 Best Novels in English Since 1900 (Counterpunch)