| Molly and her husband Neil wake up one morning to discover that the world around them has drastically changed. The strangley smelling, glowing rain is the first in signs yet to come. They also notice how the animals seem so frightened they are trying to run for the hills. After their television gets a mind of its own and begins to select its own channels, they need no further happenings to be convinced something is drastically wrong.
Acting on instinct alone, Molly and Neil follow suit with the animals and flee. Having lost all forms of communication and unsure of what to do or where to go, their first stop is to see if their neighbor is okay. Not only is he dead but his body has been animated by some unknown power. Their next stop is town. Here, they are told of other frightening experiences. Strange creatures lurk outside in the luminous downpour and attack those who have tried to find safety. A plan is devised and the course of action deems all parties will split up and find survivors. With the almost magical leadership of the canine variety, Molly and Neil set out on their journey to survive and help others survive the invasion. | ||
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Plot & Themes Tone of book - scarey (primal ax-wielding fear) FANTASY or SCIENCE FICTION? - fantasy world/fantasy past Major kinds of combat: - mental powers battles Is this an adult or child's book? - Adult or Young Adult Book Horror story? Yes Horror plotlets - the zombie chased me! Descript. of chases or violence - 30 % planning/preparing, gather info, debate puzzles/motives - 30 % Feelings, relationships, character bio/development - 20 % Descript. of society, phenomena (tech), places - 20 % Main Character Identity: - Female Profession/status: Age: - 20's-30's Main Adversary Identity: - Male Alien Has magical powers? Yes Magical/mental powers of main antagonist: - can change shapes Eccentric: Yes How much of work is main antagonist actually present in: - a moderate amount How sensitive is this character? Intelligence - Very much smarter than other characters Setting Earth setting: - current (early 21st century) Takes place on Earth? Yes Writing Style Accounts of torture and death? - very explicit references to deaths and torture scientific jargon? (SF only) - some scientific explanation How much dialogue? - roughly even amounts of descript and dialog |
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