"Salisbury is the central focus of this novel. An eye into British culture...which comes to life in this story. From hunting and gathering--the ice age--five families pursue their dreams. All of which are focused on survival of the fittest. Domination by church leaders, kings, and ruling classes at the tribal level to the aristocracy of contemporary British times, these families forged ahead to make their mark in history. From Stonehenge and Salisbury Cathedral, to exile, tyranny, passion, and prosperity; these families struggled beyond the normal bounds of human endurance. "
F. Scott Sinclair, Resident Scholar
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Review Analysis of Sarum
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Plot
Tone of book?
- thoughtful
Time/era of story
- distant past/middle ages
Inside culture (main char)
- British
Poverty, surviving
Yes
Is this an adult or child's book?
- Adult or Young Adult Book
Outside culture (society)
- British
Ethnic/regional/gender life
Yes
Main Character
Gender
- Male
Profession/status:
- Prince/Nobleman/King
Age:
- long lived adults
Eccentric/Mental
Yes
Eccentric:
- obsessed
Is this an ordinary person caught up in events?
Yes
Ethnicity/Nationality
- British
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:
- society
Profession/status:
- farmer
Eccentric/Smart/Dumb:
Yes
How much of work is main antagonist actually present in:
- an above average amount
How sensitive is this character?
- middling sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor
- Mostly serious with occasional humor
Intelligence
- Average intelligence
Physique
- average physique
Setting
How much descriptions of surroundings?
- 8 (a significant amount)
Europe
Yes
European country:
- England/UK
Ice Caps/Sea?
Yes
Where?
- Ocean
Style
Person
- mostly 3rd
Accounts of torture and death?
- moderately detailed references to deaths
Amount of dialog
- significantly more descript than dialog
