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| Plot Summary of Crossfire Trail |
"As the old cattleman lay dying, he reminded Rafe of his promise; Rafe must find the cattleman's wife and daughter and protect them. So Rafe sets out and his quest and finds the daughter, Ann Rodney, playing right into the hands of those who killed her father. Rafe must win her trust while exposing the respected Bruce Barkow for what he was, a thief and murderer. But Bruce had cold blooded killers and the law on his side. Rafe was in for a fight - not only for his life but that of Ann Rodney as well."
Lucy Johnson, Resident Scholar
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| Review Analysis of Crossfire Trail |
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Ratings are on a 1-10 scale (Low to High)
Plot
Composition of Book
descript. of violence and chases - 30% Planning/preparing, gather info, debate puzzles/motives - 30% Feelings, relationships, character bio/development - 20% How society works & physical descript. (people, objects, places) - 20%
Tone of story
- suspenseful (sophisticated fear)
Time/era of story:
- american wild west
Kid or adult book?
- Adult or Young Adult Book
Western
Yes
Story primarily about
- fighting outlaws
Main Character
Gender
- Male
Age:
- 20's-30's
How much violence does he/she use?
- just the right amount
Ethnicity/Race
- White/American
How sensitive is this character?
- sensitive to others' feelings
Intelligence
- Very much smarter than other characters
Physique
- very athletic
Main Adversary
Identity:
- Male
Age:
- 20's-30's
Profession/status:
- thief/con artist
How much of work is main antagonist actually present in:
- a moderate amount
Motive of antagonist
- money/treasure
How sensitive is this character?
- mean, arrogant
Intelligence
- Smarter than most other characters
Physique
- average physique
Setting
United States
Yes
The US:
- West
Farm/Ranch?
Yes
Farm/Ranch:
- ranch
Style
Person
- mostly 3rd
Accounts of torture and death?
- moderately detailed references to deaths
How many deaths?
- 5-7
Amount of dialog
- significantly more descript than dialog
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