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| Plot Summary of Crewel Lye: A Caustic Yarn - Xanth 8 |
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"Bored and jealous of the attention new Baby Brother Dolph is getting, Princess Ivy watches the Tapestry, which shows all the history of Xanth. Ghost Jordan wanders in, and sees his story playing. Princess Ivy orders him to tell her his story, and, following orders, he tells her an old-fashioned tale filled with betrayal, romance, fighting monsters, and good versus evil..."
Brittany, Resident Scholar
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"Princess Ivy has been grounded, while her new baby brother gets all the attention. Looking for an interesting diversion, the 5-year-old asks one of the palace ghosts to tell her his life story. Jordan the Ghost/Barbarian takes it from there with his story of a most Unkind Untruth..."
Melissa G., Resident Scholar
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""Crewel Lye : A Caustic Yarn" is about a barbarian who is sent on a mission which will decide who will become the next king on Xanth. Jordan, is to retrieve the daughter of the present king and bring her to Castle Roogna. If he succeeds, Yin will be king, but if he fails, Yang with be the next ruler."
Aline, Resident Scholar
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| Review Analysis of Crewel Lye: A Caustic Yarn - Xanth 8 |
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Plot
Tone of book
- very upbeat
FANTASY or SCIENCE FICTION?
- fantasy world/fantasy past
Explore/1st contact/ enviro story
Yes
Romance
Yes
Romance plotlets:
- two lovers coping with tough mission
Spying & Investigations
Yes
What is main char. doing?
- rescue mission/escape from confinement
Is this an adult or child's book?
- Adult or Young Adult Book
Main Character
Identity:
- Male
Profession/status:
- explorer
Age:
- 20's-30's
Has magical/special powers?
Yes
How sensitive is this character?
- sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor
- Mostly serious with occasional humor
Physique
- very athletic
Main Adversary
Identity:
- Female
Age:
- 20's-30's
Has magical powers?
Yes
Magical/mental powers of main antagonist:
- can change shapes
How sensitive is this character?
- hard edged
Intelligence
- Smarter than most other characters
Physique
- average physique
Setting
Terrain
- Jungle
- Mountains
- Forests
A substantial portion of this book takes place on a non-Earth planetary body:
- humans in a primitive/fantasy society
Takes place on Earth?
Yes
Planet outside solar system?
Yes
Style
Accounts of torture and death?
- generic/vague references to death/punishment
Sex in book?
Yes
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