| Paul, the Ducal heir to House Atredies, and his family are forced to rule over the planet Arrakis, where they are thrust into a world of political intrigue, betrayal, and revenge. | ||
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Plot & Themes Tone of book - depressing/sad FANTASY or SCIENCE FICTION? - science fiction story Coming of age Yes Youngster becomes - ruler Political power play Yes Political plotlets - overthrowing govt/kingdom Inner Struggle Yes Plotlet: - coping with mental/magical powers Is this an adult or child's book? - Adult or Young Adult Book Descript. of chases or violence - 10 % planning/preparing, gather info, debate puzzles/motives - 30 % Feelings, relationships, character bio/development - 20 % Descript. of society, phenomena (tech), places - 40 % Main Character Identity: - Male Profession/status: Age: - a teen If magical mental powers: - can see into the future Main Adversary Identity: - Male Age: - 40's-50's Profession/status: How much of work is main antagonist actually present in: - a lot Intelligence - Smarter than most other characters Setting Terrain Writing Style Accounts of torture and death? - moderately detailed references to deaths scientific jargon? (SF only) - a lot of techical jargon How much dialogue? - significantly more dialog than descript |
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