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"Susan Trott's book "The Holy Man," is a short novel focusing on a combintation of eastern philosephy and an eccentric old guru, who spends his days helping others find meaning in their lives. The Holy Man teaches simple grains of wisdom, and carries no underlining religious, political or other kinds of themes, other than finding the beauty and humo(u)r in life."
Daniel, Resident Scholar
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"In a line, pilgrims are healed on their way to seek healing from the Holy Man. This story of redemtion lets the reader take a close look at the inner workings of people - the emotional guides for their actions. You may see yourself from time to time - but you'll like yourself more when you're through..."
KLynn, Resident Scholar
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Ratings are on a 1-10 scale (Low to High)
Plot
Tone of book?
- upbeat
- very sensitive (sigh)
Time/era of story
- 1980's-1999
Training/promotions story
Yes
Life of a profession:
- teacher
Other aspects:
- story of the poor
- story of "the rich"
Is this an adult or child's book?
- Adult or Young Adult Book
Job/Profession/Status story
Yes
Ethnic/regional/gender life
Yes
Woman's story?
Yes
Main Character
Gender
- Male
Profession/status:
- teacher
- religious figure
Age:
- 60's-90's
Ethnicity/Nationality
- Eastern European
How sensitive is this character?
- soggy whimpering jelly muffin
- sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor
- Strong but gentle sense of humor
Intelligence
- Smarter than most other characters
Physique
- healthy but a geeky weakling
Main Adversary
Identity:
- natural phenomena
Age:
- 60's-90's
Profession/status:
- teacher
Eccentric/Smart/Dumb:
Yes
Eccentric:
- eccentric
How much of work is main antagonist actually present in:
- throughout most of the book.
Setting
How much descriptions of surroundings?
- 2 ()
Mountains/Cliffs
Yes
Mountains:
- climbing on trails
Small town?
Yes
Small town people:
- nice, like Andy/Opie/Aunt Bee
Style
Person
- mostly 3rd
Accounts of torture and death?
- no torture/death
Unusual Style:
- No single main character?
Amount of dialog
- roughly even amounts of descript and dialog
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