A description of a young man's journey thorugh two linked and opposite socieities, one anarchist/communistic, the other capitalist/repressive, in a search for his own identity and political freedom and justice. | ||
Plot & Themes FANTASY or SCIENCE FICTION? - science fiction story Coming of age Yes Youngster becomes - guardian of justice - a great scientist - a great scholar/artist - an adult (general) Romance Yes Romance plotlets: - two lovers coping with tough mission - - Repressive society story Yes Repressive because: magical powers: Is this an adult or child's book? - Adult or Young Adult Book Main Character Identity: - Male Profession/status: Age: - 20's-30's Main Adversary Identity: - an organization 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: - humans in a contemporary society - 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) - none/very little science jargon needed Sex in book? Yes What kind of sex: - vague references only - descript of kissing - actual description of sex |