| Homer Wells is an orphan. He has been adopted several times, but he always returns back to the orphanage. He is raised by Dr. Larch, the doctor of the orphanage. When Homer gets older he feels a need to experience the world, he leaves the orphanage and starts a life of his own. The novel follows Homers life as he grows to be a man. | ||
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Plot & Themes Tone of book? - upbeat Time/era of story - 1930's-1950's Kids growing up/acting up? Yes Political/social activism Yes Plotlet: Is this an adult or child's book? - Adult or Young Adult Book Parents/lack of parents problem? Main Character Gender - Male Profession/status: Age: - 20's-30's Main Adversary Identity: - natural phenomena Setting How much descriptions of surroundings? - 9 () United States Yes Forest? Yes Small town? Yes Writing Style Sex in book? Yes What kind of sex: - descript of kissing - touching of anatomy - impregnation/reproduction Amount of dialog - little dialog |
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