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killing themselves and others in gruesome and bazarre ways. The "phonies" are reduced to primative animal zombie-like behavior. A group of people who were not infected try to stay alive while plotting to kill these beings who are starting to form a collective mind, with special abilities and advanced powers. The story is told mostly through the eyes of one man on a business trip to a city, who wonders and worries about his son, who recieved his first cellphone recently, and whether he is normal or a phonie | ||
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Plot & Themes Tone of book - very upbeat FANTASY or SCIENCE FICTION? - fantasy story on current Earth 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: - Male Profession/status: Age: - 40's-50's Main Adversary Identity: - an entire race Has magical powers? Yes Magical/mental powers of main antagonist: - mind control How much of work is main antagonist actually present in: - a substantial amount How sensitive is this character? Sense of humor - Mostly serious with occasional humor Intelligence - Genius (really!) Setting Earth setting: - current (early 21st century) Takes place on Earth? Yes Writing Style Accounts of torture and death? - explicit references to deaths scientific jargon? (SF only) - a moderate amount of scientific explanation How much dialogue? - roughly even amounts of descript and dialog |
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