In "A Sharpness on the Neck", Philip Radcliffe helped save Vlad Dracula from his brother Radu during the French Revolution; earning one vampires friendship and the other's emnity. Now, Radu has again escaped and seeks revenge on his brother and the decendents of Philip Radcliffe. | ||
Plot & Themes Tone of book - suspenseful (sophisticated fear) FANTASY or SCIENCE FICTION? - science fiction story Magical Beings/Mental/Magical/Powers Yes magical powers: Is this an adult or child's book? - Adult or Young Adult Book 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 Age: - long lived adults If magical mental powers: - can change shapes - fire/lightning/weather cntrl - mind reading - mind control - super strength - can fly - is very quick Main Adversary Identity: - Male Age: - long-lived adults Has magical powers? Yes Magical/mental powers of main antagonist: - can change shapes - fire/thunder/weather cntrl - mind reading - mind control - super strength - can fly - is very quick Eccentric: Yes 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 - Very much smarter than other characters Setting Terrain Earth setting: - 20th century - 18th century Takes place on Earth? 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 |