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Book Review By William Betts
Lost Dorsai by Gordon R. Dickson

A pacifist from a strong warrior culture must reconcile his personal philosophy with the need to protect his freinds.


Plot & Themes
Tone of book - very upbeat -
FANTASY or SCIENCE FICTION? - science fiction story
Coming of age Yes
Explore/1st contact/ enviro story Yes
Political power play Yes
Kind of series -
Is this an adult or child's book? - Adult or Young Adult Book

Main Character
Identity: - Male
Profession/status:

Main Adversary
Identity: - an organization
How much of work is main antagonist actually present in: - a moderate amount

Setting
Terrain
A substantial portion of this book takes place on a non-Earth planetary body: - humans in a futuristic society
Planet outside solar system? Yes

Writing Style
Accounts of torture and death? - moderately detailed references to deaths
scientific jargon? (SF only) - none/very little science jargon needed
How much dialogue? - roughly even amounts of descript and dialog
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