| Long after the nuclear winter, humanity struggles to survive, living much as the Native Americans did hundreds of years ago. Amid this turbulent world, the Dog People struggle to maintain their independence in the face of an emerging empire ruled by a brutal king named Altanar, ruler of Ola. Tricked by his rivals into killing a fellow tribesman in what he thought to be an honorable combat, Gan Moondark, the son of the chief of the Dog People, embarks on a dangerous journey across the what used to be the Northwestern United States.
He links up with many people to aid him in his quest, such as the Rose Priestess Sylah, and Tate, a female soldier transported from the distant past. Together, they battle their way across the Northwest, ulimately finding their way to the kingdom of Harbundai, where they ally themselves with a Baron who is menaced by backstabbing nobles at home, and the sadistic, power-mad King Altanar abroad. Altanar, who has come to have several of Tate's friends (who were transported with her) and has them replicate the wonderous technology of the past for his use in conquest. Gan begins to form strategic alliances necessary to destroy the bloodthirsty king, but even if he can, how can he unite peoples so deeply divided? | ||
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Plot & Themes Tone of book - scarey (primal ax-wielding fear) FANTASY or SCIENCE FICTION? - science fiction story Explore/1st contact/ enviro story Yes Explore: Political power play Yes Political plotlets - preventing/managing clash/war between govts/kingdoms Is this an adult or child's book? - Adult or Young Adult Book Descript. of chases or violence - 20 % planning/preparing, gather info, debate puzzles/motives - 30 % Feelings, relationships, character bio/development - 20 % Descript. of society, phenomena (tech), places - 30 % Main Character Identity: - Male Profession/status: Age: - 20's-30's Main Adversary Identity: - Male Age: - 40's-50's Profession/status: Eccentric: Yes How much of work is main antagonist actually present in: - a moderate amount How sensitive is this character? Sense of humor - Cynical sense of humor Intelligence - Very much smarter than other characters Setting Terrain Earth setting: - medium future 22-24th century Takes place on Earth? Yes Writing Style Accounts of torture and death? - very explicit references to deaths and torture scientific jargon? (SF only) - some scientific explanation How much dialogue? - significantly more descript than dialog |
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