Description
Award-winning author Sarah Gailey reinvents the pulp Western with an explicitly antifascist, near-future story of queer identity
About the Author
Hugo award winner Sarah Gailey is an internationally published writer of fiction and nonfiction. Their nonfiction has been published by Mashable and The Boston Globe, and they are a regular contributor for Tor.com and Barnes & Noble. Their fiction credits include Fireside Fiction, Tor.com, and The Atlantic. Their debut novella, River of Teeth, was published in 2017 via Tor.com and was a 2018 Hugo and Nebula award finalist. You can find links to their work and social media on their website.
Reviews
"A dazzling neo-western adventure. . . . Gailey's gorgeous writing and authentic characters make this slim volume a pure delight."--Publishers Weekly, starred review Praise for American Hippo: River of Teeth, Taste of Marrow, and New Stories "Fun and charming with killer hippos and even better characters." --Kirkus Reviews "Fans of seedy westerns will greatly enjoy this tale of gold-tusked hippos and the miscreants who ride them." --Publishers Weekly
Awards
Commended for Hugo Award (Novella) 2021.
Book Information
ISBN 9781250213587
Author Sarah Gailey
Format Hardback
Page Count 176
Imprint Tor Books
Publisher Tor Books
Weight(grams) 300g