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"This books informs the readers of the existance of two additional economic states. The reader is then informed of the states, informed of the rules and regulations that exist in the states, and then described the tensions that exist between the residents of the states whom are economic rivals of each other. The basic reason for the rivalry is that group one (know as Spers) needs group two (known as Povs) to suffer economically in order for their group to thrive. The Povs know this and can't stand it and they scheme none-stop to figure ways to break free and become equal to Spers. And likewise - the Spers know that Povs want to be equal and so they devise greater counter schemes to block the Povs attempts to break free. And then, when you didn't think things could get any better - the author places you into this society and dares you to embrace your role."
Carey Miller, Resident Scholar
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Ratings are on a 1-10 scale (Low to High)
Plot
Composition of Book
Descript. of chases or violence - 10%
planning/preparing, gather info, debate puzzles/motives - 10%
Feelings, relationships, character bio/development - 10%
Descript. of society, phenomena (tech), places - 70%
Tone of book
- humorous or laughable
FANTASY or SCIENCE FICTION?
- alternate history
Repressive society story
Yes
Repressive because:
- strict rationing of freedoms/goods
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
Intense exploration of society's culture?
Yes
Who's a slave/repressed?
- humans are slaves of other humans
Main Character
Identity:
- Male
Profession/status:
- blue collar worker
Age:
- 20's-30's
How sensitive is this character?
- hard edged
Sense of humor
- Cynical sense of humor
Intelligence
- Average intelligence
Physique
- average physique
Main Adversary
Identity:
- society
Age:
- 20's-30's
Profession/status:
- wealthy
Eccentric:
Yes
- eccentric
- obsessed
How much of work is main antagonist actually present in:
- throughout most of the book.
How sensitive is this character?
- mean, arrogant
Sense of humor
- Mostly serious with occasional humor
Intelligence
- Very much smarter than other characters
Physique
- average physique
Setting
Terrain
- Domed/Underground City
Earth setting:
- current (early 21st century)
Takes place on Earth?
Yes
Style
Person?
- mostly 3rd
Accounts of torture and death?
- generic/vague references to death/punishment
scientific jargon? (SF only)
- none/very little science jargon needed
How much dialogue?
- significantly more descript than dialog
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