| A loner, Shalako, rides with a pleasure hunting party that has gotten itself in trouble. These wealthy Europeans thought they would go out hunting in the wild west for a little thrill but ended up in the middle of an Apache war. Their only hope of surviving is Shalako. Added to the seriousness of the situation is an outlaw looking for an easy take and a rogue Indian killer looking for coup. In the midst of all the fighting, Shalako also finds the woman for him - can he survive to start a new life with her? | ||
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Plot & Themes Tone of story - suspenseful (sophisticated fear) Time/era of story: Kid or adult book? - Adult or Young Adult Book descript. of violence and chases - 30 % Planning/preparing, gather info, debate puzzles/motives - 30 % Feelings, relationships, character bio/development - 20 % How society works & physical descript. (people, objects, places) - 20 % Western Yes Story primarily about - fighting Injuns Main Character Gender - Male Age: - 20's-30's Ethnicity/Race Main Adversary Identity: - Male Age: - 20's-30's Profession/status: Motive of antagonist - power How sensitive is this character? Intelligence - Very much smarter than other characters Setting United States Yes The US: - West Desert? Yes Desert: - dying of thirst, sunburn Writing Style Accounts of torture and death? - moderately detailed references to deaths Amount of dialog - significantly more descript than dialog |
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