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"Gerfnit the Frobzbian visits Earth on a friendly survey mission. Through a selfish act, hostile aliens are attracted to Earth as a target for invasion. Gerfnit stays to defend Earth and redeem itself. Gerfnit is joined in the effort by Torvoc, a devoted fan who becomes Gerfnit's partner. Gerfnit's reputation grows beyond the truth of the matter. Other aliens show up at Earth, each causing unique problems for the planet and Gerfnit."
Michael Pickard, Resident Scholar
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Ratings are on a 1-10 scale (Low to High)
Plot
Tone of book
- very upbeat
Explore/1st contact/ enviro story
Yes
Plotlets:
- exploring a wondrous planet or phenomena
- generally friendly contact with alien(s)
- stranded on alien planet, fighting aliens to survive
If an invasion, from Earth/human POV:
- fighting overt invasion (attacking aliens)
War or Invasion
Yes
Is this an adult or child's book?
- Adult or Young Adult Book
Main Character
Identity:
- An "It".
Profession/status:
- scientist
Age:
- a teen
How sensitive is this character?
- middling sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor
- Mostly serious with occasional humor
Intelligence
- Smarter than most other characters
Physique
- average physique
Main Adversary
Identity:
- Male Alien
Age:
- 20's-30's
Profession/status:
- infantry soldier
How much of work is main antagonist actually present in:
- a moderate amount
How sensitive is this character?
- mean, arrogant
Sense of humor
- Mostly serious with occasional humor
Intelligence
- Average intelligence
Physique
- bulging muscles
Setting
Terrain
- Desert
Earth setting:
- 20th century
A substantial portion of this book takes place on a non-Earth planetary body:
- inhabited by friendly aliens
- very controlled society
Takes place on Earth?
Yes
Planet outside solar system?
Yes
Style
Person?
- mostly 3rd
Accounts of torture and death?
- no torture/death
scientific jargon? (SF only)
- a significant amount of technical jargon
Sex in book?
Yes
What kind of sex:
- vague references only
- descript of kissing
Is this an e-book?
Yes
How much dialogue?
- roughly even amounts of descript and dialog
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