| This is classic space opera. The Shaa aliens conquered most of our region of space, bringing 6 other alien species (including humanity) under their rule. Now the last of them has died, leaving a gaping power vacuum waiting to be filled. Our hero commands a ship trying deperately to thwart an alien takeover of the government, while also battling the stultifying mindset of a navy that hasn't fought a war in over 3 millenia. There's also a woman who has clawed her way to the middle of the naval heirarchy; the story of her journey intersperses with the space opera and the political maneuvering. | ||
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Plot & Themes Tone of book - cynical or dry-wit FANTASY or SCIENCE FICTION? - science fiction story 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 - 40 % planning/preparing, gather info, debate puzzles/motives - 10 % Feelings, relationships, character bio/development - 30 % Descript. of society, phenomena (tech), places - 20 % Main Character Identity: - Male Profession/status: Age: - 20's-30's Main Adversary Identity: - an entire race Age: - 40's-50's Profession/status: How much of work is main antagonist actually present in: - a little/some How sensitive is this character? Sense of humor - Mostly serious with occasional humor Intelligence - Average intelligence Setting Terrain Planet outside solar system? Yes Takes place in spaceship? Yes Writing Style Accounts of torture and death? - generic/vague references to death/punishment scientific jargon? (SF only) - some scientific explanation Sex in book? Yes How much dialogue? - significantly more descript than dialog |
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