| What if all the stars, moons, and suns in the heavens were inhabited by gods? Diana Wynne Jones answers that question in this fictional novel when she introduces reader to Sirius, the temperamental god of the Dog Star, who is framed for a murder he did not commit. As punishment, his powers are removed and he is sentenced to live the life of a dog on Earth. Once there, he is raised by a kind Irish girl and he tries protecting her from English bigots. Meanwhile, the real murderers journeys to Earth to kill the former god. | ||
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Plot & Themes Tone of book - sensitive (sigh....) FANTASY or SCIENCE FICTION? - fantasy story on current Earth Spying & Investigations Yes What is main char. doing? - finding a killer (criminal) Is this an adult or child's book? - Kid's book (ages 7-14) Religious overtones? Yes Descript. of chases or violence - 20 % planning/preparing, gather info, debate puzzles/motives - 40 % Feelings, relationships, character bio/development - 30 % Descript. of society, phenomena (tech), places - 10 % Animal Story Yes Kind of animal - dog Main Character Identity: - magical being Profession/status: Age: - long lived adults If magical mental powers: - can change shapes - can talk to animals - is very quick Main Adversary Identity: - magical being Age: - long-lived adults Profession/status: Has magical powers? Yes Magical/mental powers of main antagonist: - can change shapes - can talk to animals - can cast all sorts of spells - Invisibility - is very quick Eccentric: Yes 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 - Very much smarter than other characters Setting Earth setting: - 20th century Takes place on Earth? Yes Writing Style Accounts of torture and death? - moderately detailed references to deaths How much dialogue? - significantly more descript than dialog |
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