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Plot Summary of The Dive From Clausen's Pier
"Although Carrie Bell and Mike Mayer were engaged, Carrie was having second thoughts about their relationship. Before Carrie could decide what she wanted, Mike was paralyzed in a diving accident. Carrie's indecision does not fade and she must decide whether to stay with Mike out of pity, or leave him before he becomes dependent upon her. This book examines what a person in Carrie's position might do and what someone like Mike would want them to do."
Gwen Walker, Resident Scholar

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Plot
Tone of book? - thoughtful
Time/era of story - present (2000-2010)
Family, caring for ill Yes
Who is sick? - lover
because he/she is - physically ill
Is this an adult or child's book? - Adult or Young Adult Book

Main Character
Gender - Female
Age: - 20's-30's
Is this an ordinary person caught up in events? Yes
Ethnicity/Nationality - White (American)
How sensitive is this character? - middling sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor - Strong but gentle sense of humor
Intelligence - Average intelligence

Main Adversary
Identity: - none

Setting
How much descriptions of surroundings? - 7 (a good amount)
United States Yes
The US: - Midwest

Style
Person - mostly 1st
Amount of dialog - roughly even amounts of descript and dialog
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