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"Garion has grown up, defeated Torak, taken the throne of Riva, and gotten married to a willful young lady. Now, as the leader of the west, he needs to break up squabbles and civil wars. Then, as he runs of to break up a civil war and keep a few friends from getting killed, his infant son is kidnapped."
Sarah, Resident Scholar
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"King Belgarion and Queen Ce'Nedra seem are beginning to become farther apart and she still has not given Garion a child to guard the Orb of Aldur. Meanwhile, Eriond, a remarkable child, is growing up in the Vale with Polgara and Durnik as they begin their marraige. When Ce'Nedra does give birth their child is abducted, presumably by the Bear cult. Garion begins an attack but discovers that the child was abducted by Zandramas, and they absolutely must get him back because the prophesy tells them of the evils that could come about!"
Alex, Resident Scholar
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Plot
FANTASY or SCIENCE FICTION?
- fantasy world/fantasy past
Romance
Yes
Romance plotlets:
- two lovers coping with tough mission
Spying & Investigations
Yes
What is main char. doing?
- rescue mission/escape from confinement
Political power play
Yes
Political plotlets
- factions fight within govt for control
- preventing/managing clash/war between govts/kingdoms
Tech./$$$/Info hunt
Yes
Stealing/recovering/destroying
- money/gems/treasure
Mental/magical powers focus
Yes
Is this an adult or child's book?
- Adult or Young Adult Book
Main Character
Identity:
- Male
Profession/status:
- Prince/Nobleman/King
Age:
- 20's-30's
Has magical/special powers?
Yes
Magical/mental powers of main character:
- can change shapes
- fire/lightning/weather cntrl
- can cast many different spells
How sensitive is this character?
- sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor
- Strong but gentle sense of humor
Intelligence
- Average intelligence
Physique
- average physique
Main Adversary
Identity:
- Female
- an organization
Age:
- 20's-30's
Profession/status:
- mastermind
Has magical powers?
Yes
Magical/mental powers of main antagonist:
- can change shapes
- mind control
- can cast all sorts of spells
- can read emotions
Eccentric:
Yes
- obsessed
- mentally ill
- deluded
- wild
How much of work is main antagonist actually present in:
- a moderate amount
- an average amount
How sensitive is this character?
- mean, arrogant
Intelligence
- Average intelligence
Physique
- average physique
Setting
Terrain
- Jungle
- Desert
- Water
- Forests
A substantial portion of this book takes place on a non-Earth planetary body:
- humans in a primitive/fantasy society
Planet outside solar system?
Yes
Style
Person?
- mostly 3rd
Accounts of torture and death?
- moderately detailed references to deaths
Sex in book?
Yes
What kind of sex:
- vague references only
- descript of kissing
- impregnation/reproduction
How much dialogue?
- roughly even amounts of descript and dialog
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