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| Plot Summary of Zapatista |
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"The plot is based upon the 1994 Indian revolt in Chiapas, Mexico. An American on sabbatical is swept up in the struggle by being at the wrong place at the wrong time. He works at escaping the danger but circumstances continue to draw him in. When he is finally able to accomplish his goal, he realizes escape is not what he wants or needs. The people's revolution is seen through his eyes, giving the reader a valid point of reference. It is a dramatic story accurately depicting the Zapatista revolution. Although the book provides insight into the human drama of the repressed Mayans, it does not preach, but instead rewards the reader with a page-turning action adventure and allows the reader an opportunity to reach profound conclusions."
Steve Plunkett, Resident Scholar
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| Review Analysis of Zapatista |
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Ratings are on a 1-10 scale (Low to High)
Plot
Composition of Book
descript. of violence and chases - 20%
Planning/preparing, gather info, debate puzzles/motives - 30%
Feelings, relationships, character bio/development - 30%
How society works & physical descript. (people, objects, places) - 20%
Tone of story
- suspenseful (sophisticated fear)
Time/era of story:
- 1980's-1999
War Thriller
Yes
Armed Forces:
- Civilian resistance
Kid or adult book?
- Adult or Young Adult Book
Revolution story?
Yes
Main Character
Gender
- Male
Profession/status:
- writer
Is this an ordinary person caught up in events?
Yes
How much violence does he/she use?
- just the right amount
Ethnicity/Race
- White/American
How sensitive is this character?
- sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor
- Cynical sense of humor
Intelligence
- Smarter than most other characters
Physique
- average physique
Main Adversary
Identity:
- an organization
Age:
- 40's-50's
Profession/status:
- dictator
Eccentric:
Yes
- emotionally unstable
How much of work is main antagonist actually present in:
- a moderate amount
Motive of antagonist
- money/treasure
The antagonists are:
- big business leader(s)
How sensitive is this character?
- hard edged
Sense of humor
- Mostly serious with occasional humor
Intelligence
- Average intelligence
Physique
- average physique
Setting
Forest?
Yes
Misc setting
- fort/military installation
Style
Person
- mostly 3rd
Accounts of torture and death?
- moderately detailed references to deaths
Sex
Yes
What kind of sex:
- vague references
- actual description of sex
Amount of dialog
- roughly even amounts of descript and dialog
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