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Plot Summary of Rise to Rebellion
"This is an historical fiction of the American Revolution told from the perspectives of a few central characters: Sam and John Adams, Ben Franklin, George Howe. The book details the events from 1770-1776, culminating in the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Shaara brings to life the thoughts and motives of his characters and details the decisions of the British and Americans that led from a minor colonial conflict to the War for Independence. "
Charles Brown, Resident Scholar

Review Analysis of Rise to Rebellion
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Plot
Tone of book? - thoughtful
Time/era of story - 18th century
Is this an adult or child's book? - Adult or Young Adult Book
War/Revolt/Disaster on civilians Yes
Conflict: - Revolution, general

Main Character
Gender - Male
Profession/status: - politician/elected ruler
Age: - 40's-50's
Ethnicity/Nationality - White (American)
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
Age: - 40's-50's
Profession/status: - politician/elected ruler
How much of work is main antagonist actually present in: - an average amount
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

Setting
How much descriptions of surroundings? - 3 (some)
United States Yes
The US: - Northeast
City? Yes
City: - Boston
Misc setting - fort/military installation

Style
Accounts of torture and death? - no torture/death
Unusual Style: - No single main character?
Amount of dialog - significantly more descript than dialog
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