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| Plot Summary of Neanderthal |
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" An archeologist finds a Neanderthal skull of recent origin, and sends a cryptic request to his students to come to Central Asia, where two societies, with paranormal powers appear to be survivors from our evolutionary past.
The noble savages with psychic powers are taught once again to use violence, with the inevitable lessons of force. "
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Ratings are on a 1-10 scale (Low to High)
Plot
Composition of Book
Descript. of chases or violence - 10%
planning/preparing, gather info, debate puzzles/motives - 30%
Feelings, relationships, character bio/development - 20%
Descript. of society, phenomena (tech), places - 40%
Tone of book
- suspenseful (sophisticated fear)
FANTASY or SCIENCE FICTION?
- fantasy story on current Earth
Mental/magical powers focus
Yes
Is this an adult or child's book?
- Adult or Young Adult Book
Cultural problems, alien culture
Yes
Culture clash-
- one culture tries to impose its culture on another group
Main Character
Identity:
- Male
Profession/status:
- scientist
Age:
- 20's-30's
Is this an ordinary person caught up in events?
Yes
How sensitive is this character?
- middling sensitive to others' feelings
Intelligence
- Smarter than most other characters
Physique
- average physique
Main Adversary
Identity:
- an entire race
Age:
- 20's-30's
Has magical powers?
Yes
How much of work is main antagonist actually present in:
- a little/some
Intelligence
- Dumb
Physique
- bulging muscles
Setting
Terrain
- Mountains
Takes place on Earth?
Yes
Style
Person?
- mostly 3rd
Accounts of torture and death?
- moderately detailed references to deaths
scientific jargon? (SF only)
- an average amount of scientific explanation
How much dialogue?
- roughly even amounts of descript and dialog
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