| The story takes the form of a letter written from a boy to his brother in America. One morning, while out walking, the boy enters another universe of interlocking magical realms. There he is given the name Able of the High Heart, an absurd title until he is transformed into a powerful man by a beautiful and otherworldly queen. He then, ostensibly at least, sets out to find a mythical sword. Most of the story, however is taken up with his slow grasping of human nature as he pursues a quest to become a knight.
But not just any knight. The story gains power through its simple telling of Able's extraordinary exploits. He becomes a knight simply by calling himself one. He fights dragons and giants. For servants he takes a one-eyed man, an Ogre, two fire nymphs, and a hunch-backed beggar. He gains the strength of the sea. | ||
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Plot & Themes Tone of book - very upbeat FANTASY or SCIENCE FICTION? - part earth & part fantasy world Coming of age Yes Youngster becomes - great warrior Explore/1st contact/ enviro story Yes Explore: Is this an adult or child's book? - Adult or Young Adult Book Descript. of chases or violence - 20 % planning/preparing, gather info, debate puzzles/motives - 20 % Feelings, relationships, character bio/development - 40 % Descript. of society, phenomena (tech), places - 20 % Main Character Identity: - Male Profession/status: Age: - a teen If magical mental powers: - super strength Main Adversary Identity: - none Setting Terrain Earth setting: - during "Tolkien" (fairytime) times - current (early 21st century) Takes place on Earth? Yes Writing Style Accounts of torture and death? - generic/vague references to death/punishment Sex in book? Yes What kind of sex: - vague references only How much dialogue? - significantly more descript than dialog |
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