| The Armstrong Space Station is America's new hope for a shield against nuclear missiles, and its primary weapon is Skybolt, built and designed by Dr. Ann Page. When the Soviets invade Iran, Ann is thrust into one of the most high-tech conflicts in the history of warfare...Jammed full of action and romance, Silver Tower is a thrilling portrayal of futuristic warfare... | ||
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Plot & Themes Time/era of story: War Thriller Yes Armed Forces: - Air Force Specific to - near future war Kid or adult book? - Adult or Young Adult Book descript. of violence and chases - 20 % Planning/preparing, gather info, debate puzzles/motives - 30 % Feelings, relationships, character bio/development - 20 % How society works & physical descript. (people, objects, places) - 30 % Main Character Gender - Female Profession/status: Age: - 20's-30's Main Adversary Identity: - Male Age: - 40's-50's Profession/status: Motive of antagonist - power The antagonists are: - communists How sensitive is this character? Sense of humor - Mostly serious with occasional humor Intelligence - Average intelligence Setting United States Yes The US: - Southeast Europe Yes European country: - Russia Misc setting - fort/military installation - scientific labs Writing Style Accounts of torture and death? - very gorey descriptions deaths/dead bodies Explicit sex in book? Yes What kind of sex: - vague references - descript of kissing A lot of techno jargon? Yes Kind of jargon? - military technology Unusual forms of death - flamed - perforation--bullets - exploded into bits Unusual form of death? Yes Amount of dialog - roughly even amounts of descript and dialog |
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