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"Have you ever wondered about the history of Graymarye, or the D'Armand family? Where it all began, and why? Those questions and more are answered in this riveting tale of Dar Armanda and his quest to save democracy.
Living on a prison planet is a little dreary, but things soon look up for Dar when finds himself traveling to Terra to save it from the bureaucrats. Along the way, he and his lovely traveling companion meet up with a colorful cast of characters who join the quest. Suspense and adventure abound as Dar and friends are chased through the galaxy as they race to save the world from itself. "
Nan, Resident Scholar
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Ratings are on a 1-10 scale (Low to High)
Plot
Composition of Book
Descript. of chases or violence - 20%
planning/preparing, gather info, debate puzzles/motives - 30%
Feelings, relationships, character bio/development - 30%
Descript. of society, phenomena (tech), places - 20%
Tone of book
- cynical or dry-wit
FANTASY or SCIENCE FICTION?
- science fiction story
Political power play
Yes
Political plotlets
- saving govt/kingdom from external overthrow
Is this an adult or child's book?
- Adult or Young Adult Book
Main Character
Identity:
- Male
Profession/status:
- accused criminal
Age:
- 20's-30's
Is this an ordinary person caught up in events?
Yes
Main Adversary
Identity:
- Male
Age:
- 40's-50's
Profession/status:
- bureaucrat
Setting
A substantial portion of this book takes place on a non-Earth planetary body:
- humans in a futuristic society
Planet outside solar system?
Yes
Style
Person?
- mostly 3rd
How much dialogue?
- significantly more dialog than descript
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