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Five Star, Jan 2004, 25.95, 356 pp.
ISBN: 159414107X
In 1350 BC, Melanion thinks back to his death bed pledge to his dying mother that he would protect her homeland Thessaly from his father King Kryton of Macedonia without hurting his sire. However, the time to act on his vow has arrived as the King's High Commander Polymus plans to invade and plunder Thessaly, killing anyone in his way.
Artemis names Thessaly Princess Atalante as her war leader by placing her sign on the human's visage. The beautiful princess has never seen the scar as Artemis forbid her to see her own reflection. Thinking she must have an ugly face, Atalante compensates by turning to war activities normally the domain of men. She becomes the swiftest of runners and the greatest of archers.
When Melanion and Atalante meet, he knows she is his soulmate and she loves him very much, but she cannot accept that any man can desire her. Besides her doubts there remain their respective fathers to consider and the whimsy of Artemis so that the probability of anything permanent between these two so in love individuals seems nil.
THE MOON RUNNERS is a tremendous Greek mythological tale that readers will deeply appreciate due to a powerful story line and a fine lead duet. The principal duo is stars of a pending tragedy as even love offers no escape from forces pulling at their strings.
Harriet Klausner
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Harriet Klausner, Resident Scholar
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Plot
Composition of Book
Descript. of chases or violence - 10%
planning/preparing, gather info, debate puzzles/motives - 40%
Feelings, relationships, character bio/development - 30%
Descript. of society, phenomena (tech), places - 20%
Tone of book
- suspenseful (sophisticated fear)
FANTASY or SCIENCE FICTION?
- fantasy world/fantasy past
Romance
Yes
Romance plotlets:
- destined love (dream or prediction)
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:
- Female
Profession/status:
- warrior/knight
Age:
- 20's-30's
How sensitive is this character?
- sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor
- Mostly serious with occasional humor
Intelligence
- Smarter than most other characters
Physique
- very athletic
Main Adversary
Identity:
- Male
Age:
- 40's-50's
Profession/status:
- Prince/Nobleman/King
How much of work is main antagonist actually present in:
- a moderate amount
How sensitive is this character?
- middling sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor
- Mostly serious with occasional humor
Intelligence
- Smarter than most other characters
Physique
- very athletic
Setting
Earth setting:
- general past
Takes place on Earth?
Yes
Style
Person?
- mostly 3rd
Accounts of torture and death?
- no torture/death
How much dialogue?
- significantly more dialog than descript
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