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Plot Summary of Sick Puppy
"Sick Puppy is an outrageous satire based on the American insistence on the creation of real estate, even if it means destroying the natural beauty and fragile environment around it. This particular work centers on the development of a Gulf coast ‘island', made in the image of yet another tourist resort. The creator of this artificial paradise is in for a shock - the natural habitat is defended by an eco warrior by the name of Twilly Spree.
The obviously deranged and aptly named Spree undertakes a stalking campaign against the developer, during which he exacts nature's revenge on him for any infringement, no matter how small. The retaliation taken is quite spectacular and humorous."

Mike Harmer, Resident Scholar



Review Analysis of Sick Puppy
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Composition of Book
descript. of violence and chases - 20%
Planning/preparing, gather info, debate puzzles/motives - 40%
Feelings, relationships, character bio/development - 20%
How society works & physical descript. (people, objects, places) - 20%




Tone of story - Dry-cynical
Time/era of story: - present (2000-2010)
Spying/Terrorism Thriller Yes
Kid or adult book? - Adult or Young Adult Book
Who's the terrorist enemy here? - environmental NUTS

Main Character
Gender - Male
Profession/status: - champion of justice
Eccentric/Mental: Yes
Eccentric: - eccentric - obsessed - emotionally unstable - wild
How much violence does he/she use? - just the right amount

Main Adversary
Identity: - Male
Profession/status: - wealthy
Motive of antagonist - money/treasure
The antagonists are: - big business leader(s)

Style
Accounts of torture and death? - moderately detailed references to deaths
How many deaths? - 3-4
Unusual form of death? Yes
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