| In GEOD, we learn of Leto's Golden Path, and through turns philosophical, cruel, and ultimately hopeful, we come to realize Leto's true gift to the world. | ||
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Plot & Themes Tone of book - sensitive (sigh....) FANTASY or SCIENCE FICTION? - science fiction story Political power play Yes Political plotlets - saving govt/kingdom from external overthrow Inner Struggle Yes Plotlet: - search for identity/new understanding Kind of series - Is this an adult or child's book? - Adult or Young Adult Book Main Character Identity: - An "It". Profession/status: Age: - long lived adults If magical mental powers: - clairvoyant - can see into the future - super strength - can read emotions - healing Really unusual traits? Main Adversary Identity: - none How much of work is main antagonist actually present in: - throughout most of the book. Setting Terrain A substantial portion of this book takes place on a non-Earth planetary body: - empty, or nearly empty world - very controlled society Planet outside solar system? Yes Writing Style Accounts of torture and death? - moderately detailed references to deaths scientific jargon? (SF only) - a moderate amount of scientific explanation Sex in book? Yes What kind of sex: - vague references only - lesbians! How much dialogue? - mostly dialog |
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