| Erna had been colonized a millenium ago by far-distant Earth. Now, mankind has found a way to survive with the fae, a natural force that has the power to prey upon a person's worst fears. But the dark forces of the fae are multiplying as human sorcerers try to manipulate it. Damien Kilcannon Vryce, a priest, finds himself on a mission to save his newfound friend, the adept, Ciani. Along the way, they are forced to accept help from the Hunter, a dangerous and deadly sorcerer who no one can trust. But Damien soon learns that this involves more than Ciani. This danger threatens all of Erna. "Black Sun Rising" by C.S. Friedman is filled with adventure, intrigue, mystery and danger. | ||
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Plot & Themes Tone of book - very upbeat FANTASY or SCIENCE FICTION? - fantasy world/fantasy past Political power play Yes Political plotlets - overthrowing govt/kingdom 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: - 40's-50's If magical mental powers: - healing Main Adversary Identity: - Male Age: - 20's-30's Profession/status: Has magical powers? Yes Magical/mental powers of main antagonist: - can cast all sorts of spells Eccentric: Yes How much of work is main antagonist actually present in: - almost none How sensitive is this character? Sense of humor - Mostly serious with occasional humor Intelligence - Smarter than most other characters Setting Terrain A substantial portion of this book takes place on a non-Earth planetary body: - humans in a primitive/fantasy society - empty, or nearly empty world - very controlled society Planet outside solar system? Yes Writing Style Accounts of torture and death? - generic/vague references to death/punishment How much dialogue? - roughly even amounts of descript and dialog |
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