44 pages • 1 hour read
Samanta Schweblin, Transl. Megan McDowellFever Dream
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2014A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
Fever Dream by Samanta Schweblin, translated by Megan McDowell, is a hallucinatory novel set in rural Argentina. Amanda, visiting from Buenos Aires with her young daughter, lies in a hospital bed with poisoning symptoms. Through a feverish dialogue with a mysterious boy named David, the story explores maternal anxiety, environmental pollution, and the blurred line between superstition and reality.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Samanta Schweblin's Fever Dream, translated by Megan McDowell, is widely praised for its haunting, lyrical prose and suspenseful narrative. Critics admire its ability to evoke dread and its profound themes, but some find the abstract, non-linear plot disorienting. Overall, it's a compelling, though challenging, read that leaves a lasting impression.
Who Should Read Fever Dream?
A reader who appreciates psychological thrillers, taut narratives, and surreal, atmospheric storytelling would enjoy Fever Dream by Samanta Schweblin, translated by Megan McDowell. Fans of works like Blonde by Joyce Carol Oates or Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead by Olga Tokarczuk would find it captivating.