Six-Gun Snow White
2013 fantasy novella by Catherynne M. Valente
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Six-Gun Snow White is a 2013 fantasy novella by American author Catherynne M. Valente, retelling the story of Snow White in a mythical version of the American frontier, where she is born to a Crow woman and white man. It was published by Subterranean Press.
 First edition | |
| Author | Catherynne M. Valente |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Fantasy Western |
| Set in | American west |
| Publisher | Subterranean Press |
| Publication date | February 28, 2013 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print (hardcover, paperback) |
| Pages | 167 pp. |
| OCLC | 828097718 |
| Dewey Decimal | 813/.6 |
Reception
Publishers Weekly considered it "witty" with "complex reverberations", and lauded "the originality of the atmosphere" and "the simple pleasure of savoring Valente’s exuberant writing".[1] Kirkus Reviews praised Valente's "enjoyably distinctive voice", and the "fascinating details" of the setting, judging the whole as "engaging and delightfully written", but noting that the conclusion "rushes in unexpectedly".[2]
Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Nebula Award | Novella | Finalist | [3] |
| 2014 | Hugo Award | Novella | Finalist | [4] |
| Locus Award | Novella | Won | [5] | |
| World Fantasy Award | Novella | Finalist | [6] |