| The main character comes into possession of a box which grants people whatever they need. With the help of priests, gods and magicians, he has to complete the task of the box's previous owner. In the process, he becomes involved in the quest to fulfill an ancient prophesy in which a hero of his finding will fight a destroyer. In the process, he comes to understand his past, finds love and learns what is important in life. | ||
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Plot & Themes Tone of book - sensitive (sigh....) FANTASY or SCIENCE FICTION? - fantasy world/fantasy past Coming of age Yes Youngster becomes - a powerful magician Is this an adult or child's book? - Adult or Young Adult Book Religious overtones? Yes Descript. of chases or violence - 20 % planning/preparing, gather info, debate puzzles/motives - 30 % 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: - Female Age: - long-lived adults Profession/status: Has magical powers? Yes Magical/mental powers of main antagonist: - teleportation - can cast all sorts of spells How much of work is main antagonist actually present in: - an average amount How sensitive is this character? Sense of humor - Cynical sense of humor Intelligence - Average intelligence Setting Terrain A substantial portion of this book takes place on a non-Earth planetary body: - humans in a primitive/fantasy society Planet outside solar system? Yes Writing Style Accounts of torture and death? - moderately detailed references to deaths Sex in book? Yes What kind of sex: - vague references only How much dialogue? - roughly even amounts of descript and dialog |
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