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Plot Summary of Strangers from the Sky
"A wonderful story about the Vulcan people making first contact with earth after observing us for years. Much soul-searching from both human and alien viewpoints on what to do in a truly unique situation. Not an easy read because of complicated multiple story lines but the stories mesh perfectly in the end."
Franghurst, Resident Scholar



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Composition of Book
Descript. of chases or violence - 10%
planning/preparing, gather info, debate puzzles/motives - 10%
Feelings, relationships, character bio/development - 50%
Descript. of society, phenomena (tech), places - 30%




Tone of book - sensitive (sigh....)
FANTASY or SCIENCE FICTION? - science fiction story
Explore/1st contact/ enviro story Yes
Plotlets: - generally friendly contact with alien(s)
Is this an adult or child's book? - Adult or Young Adult Book
Cultural problems, alien culture Yes
Culture clash- - one culture tries to impose its culture on another group

Main Character
Identity: - Female
Profession/status: - explorer
Age: - long lived adults
Has magical/special powers? Yes
Magical/mental powers of main character: - telekinesis - super strength - is very quick - healing
How sensitive is this character? - sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor - Cynical sense of humor
Intelligence - Smarter than most other characters
Physique - bulging muscles

Main Adversary
Identity: - an organization
How much of work is main antagonist actually present in: - a little/some

Setting
Earth setting: - medium future 22-24th century
Spaceship setting: - alien spaceship
Takes place on Earth? Yes
Takes place in spaceship? Yes

Style
Person? - mostly 1st
Accounts of torture and death? - generic/vague references to death/punishment
scientific jargon? (SF only) - a moderate amount of scientific explanation
Sex in book? Yes
What kind of sex: - vague references only
How much dialogue? - significantly more dialog than descript
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