The 8th book in the K.A. Applegate series is mysterious yet one can relate to the personalities of the characters. First set in Olympia a group of teenagers set out to the savannah of uncharted land along the way clashing with many gods. This book is a must read if you are into sci-fi!! | ||
Plot & Themes Tone of book - FANTASY or SCIENCE FICTION? - fantasy world/fantasy past Magical Beings/Mental/Magical/Powers Yes magical powers: Kind of series - Is this an adult or child's book? - - Adult or Young Adult Book Main Character Identity: - Male Profession/status: Age: - a teen Main Adversary Identity: - magical being Age: - long-lived adults Profession/status: Has magical powers? Yes Magical/mental powers of main antagonist: - can change shapes - mind control - teleportation - can cast all sorts of spells - is very quick How much of work is main antagonist actually present in: - a substantial amount How sensitive is this character? Sense of humor - Mostly serious with occasional humor Intelligence - Average intelligence Setting Terrain A substantial portion of this book takes place on a non-Earth planetary body: - humans in a primitive/fantasy society Planet outside solar system? Yes Writing Style Accounts of torture and death? - generic/vague references to death/punishment scientific jargon? (SF only) - a fair amount of scientific explanation How much dialogue? - mostly dialog |