Elspeth is a despised misfit with mental abilties in a future world that has been partially destroyed by the mysterious 'beforetimers. She seeks clues in her quest to destroy Beforetime weaponmachines. However Elspeth is not alone as a despised misfit. Obernewtyn is a safe haven for misfits but it won't be for much longer as councilmen have become suspicious of this mysterious place in the mountains. The misfits have decided that something must be done, so they join with the rebels to defeat the council. But this goes horribly wrong when Malik (a rebel leader who is prejudice against misfits) betrays the misfits and leaves them to be killed by soldiers. | ||
Plot & Themes Tone of book - suspenseful (sophisticated fear) FANTASY or SCIENCE FICTION? - fantasy world/fantasy past Repressive society story Yes Is this an adult or child's book? - Adult or Young Adult Book Descript. of chases or violence - 70 % planning/preparing, gather info, debate puzzles/motives - 10 % Feelings, relationships, character bio/development - 10 % Descript. of society, phenomena (tech), places - 10 % Who's a slave/repressed? - discrim against people with mental powers Main Character Identity: - Female Profession/status: Age: - 20's-30's If magical mental powers: - can talk to animals - mind reading - mind control Main Adversary Identity: - Male Age: - 20's-30's Profession/status: Has magical powers? Yes Eccentric: Yes How much of work is main antagonist actually present in: - a little/some How sensitive is this character? Sense of humor - Cynical sense of humor Intelligence - Very much smarter than other characters Setting Terrain Earth setting: - distant future Takes place on Earth? Yes Writing Style Accounts of torture and death? - moderately detailed references to deaths How much dialogue? - mostly dialog |