| A girl, Amy, and her friend, Axel, live on Level 9 of the city. Amy is illegally literate and has lived in the city all her life. Axel claims he's from the outside. Together, the two climb the many ramps of the city to see how far up it goes, discovering the city's secrets in a quest for freedom. | ||
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Plot & Themes Tone of book - depressing/sad FANTASY or SCIENCE FICTION? - science fiction story Repressive society story Yes Repressive because: Is this an adult or child's book? - Kid's book (ages 7-14) Descript. of chases or violence - 10 % planning/preparing, gather info, debate puzzles/motives - 30 % Feelings, relationships, character bio/development - 30 % Descript. of society, phenomena (tech), places - 30 % Main Character Identity: - Female Profession/status: Age: - a kid Main Adversary Identity: - society How much of work is main antagonist actually present in: - throughout most of the book. Setting Terrain Earth setting: - distant future Takes place on Earth? Yes Writing Style scientific jargon? (SF only) - none/very little science jargon needed How much dialogue? - roughly even amounts of descript and dialog |
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