Applegate's latest book is full of fun scenes that let the imagination go wild wondering what will happen next. Set in Atlantis, an underwater city, the main characters must escape because their lives are at risk. The description of Atlantis is the best since Plato's !! A must read for readers of all ages. | ||
Plot & Themes FANTASY or SCIENCE FICTION? - part earth & part fantasy world Explore/1st contact/ enviro story Yes Explore: Is this an adult or child's book? - Adult or Young Adult Book Descript. of chases or violence - 20 % planning/preparing, gather info, debate puzzles/motives - 40 % Feelings, relationships, character bio/development - 20 % Descript. of society, phenomena (tech), places - 20 % Main Character Identity: - Male Profession/status: Age: - 20's-30's Main Adversary Identity: - magical being Profession/status: Has magical powers? Yes Magical/mental powers of main antagonist: - can change shapes - can talk to animals - fire/thunder/weather cntrl - clairvoyant - super strength - is very quick Eccentric: Yes How much of work is main antagonist actually present in: - an above average amount How sensitive is this character? Sense of humor - Cynical sense of 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 - very controlled society Planet outside solar system? Yes Writing Style Accounts of torture and death? - moderately detailed references to deaths scientific jargon? (SF only) - a moderate amount of scientific explanation How much dialogue? - roughly even amounts of descript and dialog |