| Captain W.S. Watson has a deep dark secret he has kept for over 50 years.The only other person who knows this secret is his grandson. Captain Watson tells him the secret in the 1940's and when Captain Watson dies the secret is revealed. Eight families lives from around the United States are changed forever. The secret reveals the story of Captain Watson's squadron during World War II and the lives they lived as POW's during the war. It also reveals the massive wealth Captain Watson aquired while captured on Sado Island off the coast of Japan. The families are given all of his money by his grandson after he tells them the horrible story. | ||
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Plot & Themes Tone of book? - upbeat Time/era of story - 1930's-1950's Is this an adult or child's book? - Adult or Young Adult Book War/Revolt/Disaster on civilians Yes Conflict: Main Character Gender - Male Profession/status: Age: - 60's-90's Ethnicity/Nationality Main Adversary Identity: - society Age: - 20's-30's Profession/status: How sensitive is this character? Sense of humor - Mostly serious with occasional humor Intelligence - Average intelligence Setting How much descriptions of surroundings? - 9 () United States Yes The US: - Deep South Asia/Pacific Yes Asian country: - Japan Water? Yes Water: - lost at sea Air? Yes Air: - warplane Misc setting Writing Style Amount of dialog - significantly more descript than dialog |
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