| The main plot evolves around the main character, a young journalist named William de Worde. When he stumbles across one of the first printing presses to be made in his time, he is convinced by the dwarfs that owns it that he could earn a lot of money by finding news and putting it on paper which he then could sell to everyone. However, this use of a press earns him the anger of the official Engravers Guild. When it is clear the William does not intend to shut down his paper, the Engravers Guild proceed with buying their own presses and publishing their own paper.
At the same time, a plot to remove the city's ruler is underfoot, supported by prominant nobles of the city. William learns about this, and throws himself at the task of finding out what really has happened. The truth, it turns out, is not always a welcome one... | ||
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Plot & Themes Tone of book - cynical or dry-wit FANTASY or SCIENCE FICTION? - fantasy world/fantasy past Political power play Yes Political plotlets - saving govt/kingdom from external overthrow Parody Yes 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 - 10 % Feelings, relationships, character bio/development - 50 % Descript. of society, phenomena (tech), places - 30 % Main Character Identity: - Male Profession/status: Age: - 20's-30's Main Adversary Identity: - an organization Profession/status: How much of work is main antagonist actually present in: - a little/some How sensitive is this character? Intelligence - Average intelligence Setting Earth setting: - general past Takes place on Earth? Yes Writing Style Accounts of torture and death? - generic/vague references to death/punishment How much dialogue? - significantly more descript than dialog |
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