| Galactic performance master Mikk, an expert in dance, song, and acting, is accused of performing a forbidden Somalian songdance. While in his cell waiting for trial to begin, he thinks back over his life and the many events that have brought him into conflict with the galaxy's artistic authorities. | ||
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Plot & Themes Tone of book - sensitive (sigh....) FANTASY or SCIENCE FICTION? - science fiction story Repressive society story Yes Repressive because: Is this an adult or child's book? - Adult or Young Adult Book Descript. of chases or violence - 0 % planning/preparing, gather info, debate puzzles/motives - 20 % Feelings, relationships, character bio/development - 50 % Descript. of society, phenomena (tech), places - 30 % Main Character Identity: - Male Alien Profession/status: Age: - long lived adults Really unusual traits? Main Adversary Identity: - none Setting Terrain Planet outside solar system? Yes Writing Style Accounts of torture and death? - generic/vague references to death/punishment scientific jargon? (SF only) - none/very little science jargon needed Sex in book? Yes How much dialogue? - roughly even amounts of descript and dialog |
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