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I may be a bit biased having Estonian ancestry and having heathen/pagan beliefs, but I found this book to be one of the best I have ever read. It spoke to my folk soul and the dark humor in it was classic Estonian. It really magnifies in a very creative way the problems with oppressive religions and cultures no matter their origin, which falls in line with Estonia's aversion to mainstream religions and dislike of occupying regimes throughout its history. The characters were all detailed, colorful and had purpose. I felt as if I was reading an ancient saga the way Finno-Ugric folklore and nature worship was woven into the fabric of the story. Simply a fantastic read and I was sad when I reached the final page. I felt as if I had grown with the main character Leemet throughout his life and watched the world and his relationships change right along side him. To all of you wind wizards, wolf riders and snake speakers out there, you will love this book.


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The Man Who Spoke Snakish edition by Andrus Kivirähk Christopher Moseley Literature Fiction eBooks Reviews

So well done, lots to think about. The characters and setting are well developed. Not sure yet if it's an allegory but it is,well worth your time.
I would recommend this book to anyone with a sense of adventure and an open mind. Loved it
A very interesting story, I enjoyed it a lot. It takes a bit of imagination, and gets into some pretty philosophical questions about humans vs. nature and human tradition (although these are not expounded upon explicitly). Not perfect, but quite unique and worth the read. The English translation has simple, descriptive language that is to the point. The writing is probably better in the original language (Estonian).

I would recommend this book to fans of fantasy literature who have a good imagination and are interested in humans' role in nature. If you are familiar with Estonia and Estonians, the book may also give a little bit of insight into Estonia's culture and history.
Simply one of the most thought provoking books I have read in a long time. Rich imagery and a shaman-around-the-campfire-like approach, it waas riveting to the end.
Unfortunately, i can't review the book separate from the narration. I would give the book a five on its own. It's engaging and a fun read!

The narration, however, mispronounces the characters' names. If you know Estonian at all, this is extremely irritating!

The pronunciation gradually gets better in later chapters.

The earlier chapters need to be re-recorded and all of the chapters need to be checked by a native Estonian speaker.

The narration is otherwise excellent--i especially like how the narrator used different voices when soaking as sudden characters!
Kivirahk writes an old-fashioned fantasy about the last man in Estonia with the ability to speak Snakish to all snakes and most other animals. To his credit, the author is generally consistent with his lore. Leemet is taught Snakish by his uncle, but humans in the forest are becoming scarce, having died or moved to the village where they eventually lose their language upon being schooled in the modern rituals of Christianity. I don’t wish to mis-interpret this fantasy, but Kivirahk is obviously making a statement about old cultures and values disappearing in the modern age, and religion can be just as harsh as primitive beliefs. Except for long, superfluous tirades about the tastelessness of bread, this is a readable book for fantasy lovers who prefer their reading to be absent of trolls and werewolves. The book is not for children; what starts as bucolic gets progressively more brutal.
This is a solid 4.5 star book.

It is a creative and engrossing adult fairy tale set in medieval Europe. The author explores very insightful themes, prejudices and makes heavy social commentary on religion. This, in part is what makes it so European for me because anything written in the U.S. criticizing and scrutinizing Christianity probably wouldn't be published or read. I found it refreshing and brave.

The twists in the plot and the entirely different direction each course takes are all great and highly enjoyable to read. The only problem I find with the book is the lack of introspection on the forest dwellers' part. They don't address the one glaringly obvious negative point about their own lifestyle that they are 100% dependent on animals for their survival and do not contribute to their so-called friends' lives positively at all. The villagers at least have this mindset that life could be improved upon and that there is a better example of that somewhere. The stubborn mentality of what I have is already the best and any improvements are moot do not sit well with me and makes the book one-sided.
I may be a bit biased having Estonian ancestry and having heathen/pagan beliefs, but I found this book to be one of the best I have ever read. It spoke to my folk soul and the dark humor in it was classic Estonian. It really magnifies in a very creative way the problems with oppressive religions and cultures no matter their origin, which falls in line with Estonia's aversion to mainstream religions and dislike of occupying regimes throughout its history. The characters were all detailed, colorful and had purpose. I felt as if I was reading an ancient saga the way Finno-Ugric folklore and nature worship was woven into the fabric of the story. Simply a fantastic read and I was sad when I reached the final page. I felt as if I had grown with the main character Leemet throughout his life and watched the world and his relationships change right along side him. To all of you wind wizards, wolf riders and snake speakers out there, you will love this book.