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Plot Summary of Sole Survivor
"This is a story about a man dealing with the loss of his family in a tragic plane crash. On the anniversary of their death, he meets up with a woman that can give him answers about the events surrounding the crash, that is , if he can find her before the wrong people do."
Lisa Demayo, Resident Scholar

"One of the best Koontz books from the new phase, this
a compelling read. Sometimes depressing, sometimes faithful,
Sole Survivor is a very well-written book."

Marco Aurelio, Resident Scholar

Review Analysis of Sole Survivor
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Composition of Book
Planning/preparing, gather info, debate puzzles/motives - 40%
Feelings, relationships, character bio/development - 30%
How society works & physical descript. (people, objects, places) - 30%




Time/era of story: - 1980's-1999
Big vehicle disaster? Yes
Kind of vehicle: - plane
Kid or adult book? - Adult or Young Adult Book
Religious overtones? Yes

Main Character
Gender - Male
Profession/status: - journalist
Age: - 20's-30's - 40's-50's
Is this an ordinary person caught up in events? Yes
How much violence does he/she use? - just the right amount - a significant amount
How sensitive is this character? - sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor - Mostly serious with occasional humor
Intelligence - Average intelligence
Physique - bulging muscles

Main Adversary
Identity: - an organization
How much of work is main antagonist actually present in: - a substantial amount
Motive of antagonist - power - kicks
The antagonists are: - government bureaucracy

Setting
United States Yes
The US: - Midwest - California
City? Yes
City: - Los Angeles
Misc setting - scientific labs

Style
Person - mostly 3rd
Accounts of torture and death? - generic/vague references to death/punishment
How many deaths? - 3-4 - hundreds or more
Amount of dialog - significantly more descript than dialog
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