| After winning two wars between the states, and losing the last, the USA becomes so socialist and so contrite that she cant/wont see the storm that brews to her south. At the same time Jake Featherston makes a series of power grabs to seal up his control over the CSA. This allows him to set the stage for revenge against the USA and the CSA's war department that held him back and let down his beloved CSA. | ||
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Plot & Themes Tone of book - suspenseful (sophisticated fear) FANTASY or SCIENCE FICTION? - alternate history Political power play Yes Political plotlets - factions fight within govt for control - election campaign Repressive society story Yes Repressive because: Is this an adult or child's book? - Adult or Young Adult Book Descript. of chases or violence - 10 % planning/preparing, gather info, debate puzzles/motives - 20 % Feelings, relationships, character bio/development - 30 % Descript. of society, phenomena (tech), places - 40 % Who's a slave/repressed? - humans are slaves of other humans Main Character Identity: - Male Profession/status: Main Adversary Identity: - Male Age: - 40's-50's Profession/status: How much of work is main antagonist actually present in: - an average amount How sensitive is this character? Sense of humor - Strong but gentle sense of humor Intelligence - Very much smarter than other characters Setting Terrain Earth setting: - 20th century Takes place on Earth? Yes Writing Style Accounts of torture and death? - generic/vague references to death/punishment scientific jargon? (SF only) - none/very little science jargon needed Sex in book? Yes What kind of sex: - vague references only |
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