This is the most exciting book of any I have read in my life. I could not continue reading at one point as my heart raced out of control. In plot, characters, and power of description is probably equal Lord of the Rings, although utterly different in most other ways.
Ransom, the hero of 'Out of the Silent Planet', is transported by angelic beings to Perelandra, which we call Venus. His has a mission of the deepest concern to the two beings living there who are the equivalent of our Adam and Eve before they fell and were ejected from the Garden of Eden. Perelandra is their 'Garden of Eden'. The evil that enters their world is from Earth, as is Ransom. His intention is to destroy innocence as before. Only Ransom understands, only Ransom can stop him. | ||
Plot & Themes Tone of book - very upbeat FANTASY or SCIENCE FICTION? - science fiction story Explore/1st contact/ enviro story Yes Explore: Is this an adult or child's book? - Adult or Young Adult Book Religious overtones? Yes Descript. of chases or violence - 20 % planning/preparing, gather info, debate puzzles/motives - 60 % Feelings, relationships, character bio/development - 10 % Descript. of society, phenomena (tech), places - 10 % Main Character Identity: - Male Profession/status: Age: - 40's-50's Main Adversary Identity: - Male Age: - 40's-50's Profession/status: Has magical powers? Yes Magical/mental powers of main antagonist: - mind reading - clairvoyant - can read emotions How much of work is main antagonist actually present in: - a substantial amount How sensitive is this character? Sense of humor - Cynical sense of humor Intelligence - Smarter than most other characters Setting Terrain Which planet? - Venus A substantial portion of this book takes place on a non-Earth planetary body: - humans in a primitive/fantasy society - inhabited by friendly aliens Planet outside solar system? Yes Not Earth, in Solar System? Yes Writing Style Accounts of torture and death? - explicit references to torture scientific jargon? (SF only) - none/very little science jargon needed Sex in book? Yes What kind of sex: - How much dialogue? - significantly more dialog than descript |