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Revolt in 2100
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Plot Summary of Revolt in 2100
"John Lyle was a bodyguard to the dictator who ruled the world. But when he saw that this dictator wasn't the nice guy he had been brought up to believe he was, he plotted escape. Unfortunately, he gets captured first and interrogated....."
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Review Analysis of Revolt in 2100
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Plot
Tone of book - very upbeat
FANTASY or SCIENCE FICTION? - science fiction story
Spying & Investigations Yes
What is main char. doing? - deposing an evil leader - rescue mission/escape from confinement
Repressive society story Yes
Repressive because: - drugs you - controls your mind - strict rationing of freedoms/goods
Kind of alteration: - exotic/alien torture for major character
Is this an adult or child's book? - Adult or Young Adult Book

Main Character
Identity: - Male
Profession/status: - infantry soldier
Age: - 20's-30's
How sensitive is this character? - sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor - Mostly serious with occasional humor
Intelligence - Average intelligence
Physique - average physique

Main Adversary
How sensitive is this character? - hard edged
Sense of humor - Mostly serious with occasional humor
Intelligence - Average intelligence
Physique - average physique

Setting
Earth setting: - near future (later in 21st century)
Takes place on Earth? Yes

Style
Person? - mostly 1st
Accounts of torture and death? - generic/vague references to death/punishment
scientific jargon? (SF only) - none/very little science jargon needed
Sex in book? Yes
How much dialogue? - mostly dialog


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