''Serpent's Egg'' is a novel by

R. A. Lafferty Raphael Aloysius "R. A." Lafferty (November 7, 1914March 18, 2002) was an American science fiction and fantasy writer known for his original use of language, metaphor, and narrative structure, Lafferty also wrote a set of four autobiographical n ...

published in 1987.

Plot summary

A gathering of young, intelligent beings, some humanoid, some not, is threatened by violence and murder.

Reception

Dave Langford David Rowland Langford (born 10 April 1953) is a British author, editor, and critic, largely active within the science fiction field. He publishes the science fiction fanzine and newsletter ''Ansible'', and holds the all-time record for most ...

reviewed ''Serpent's Egg'' for '' White Dwarf'' #96, and stated that "As so often before, Lafferty moves from determined whimsy to a bloody, religiously informed and inconclusive finale; almost any paragraph is a delight to read, but in contrast to his earlier works they don't add up convincingly."

Reviews

*Review by Paul Brazier (1988) in Vector 143 *Review by Tom Easton (1988) in

Analog Science Fiction/Science Fact ''Analog Science Fiction and Fact'' is an American science fiction magazine published under various titles since 1930. Originally titled ''Astounding Stories of Super-Science'', the first issue was dated January 1930, published by William C ...

, July 1988 *Review by Ken Brown (1988) in Interzone, #23 Spring 1988

References

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