"Crewel Lye : A Caustic Yarn" is about a barbarian who is sent on a mission which will decide who will become the next king on Xanth. Jordan, is to retrieve the daughter of the present king and bring her to Castle Roogna. If he succeeds, Yin will be king, but if he fails, Yang with be the next ruler. | ||
Plot & Themes Tone of book - very upbeat - FANTASY or SCIENCE FICTION? - fantasy world/fantasy past Explore/1st contact/ enviro story Yes Romance Yes Romance plotlets: - two lovers coping with tough mission - - - Spying & Investigations Yes What is main char. doing? - rescue mission/escape from confinement Kind of series - Adversaries are… - Is this an adult or child's book? - Adult or Young Adult Book Main Character Identity: - Male Profession/status: Age: - 20's-30's If magical mental powers: - healing Main Adversary Identity: - Female Age: - 20's-30's Profession/status: Has magical powers? Yes Magical/mental powers of main antagonist: - can change shapes How much of work is main antagonist actually present in: - an average amount How sensitive is this character? Intelligence - Smarter than most other characters Setting Terrain Earth setting: - during "Tolkien" (fairytime) times Takes place on Earth? Yes Planet outside solar system? Yes Writing Style Accounts of torture and death? - generic/vague references to death/punishment Sex in book? Yes What kind of sex: - descript of kissing How much dialogue? - significantly more descript than dialog |