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Knopf, Aug 2003, 24.95, 413 pp.
ISBN: 0375411100
In Ancient Gaul, after watching treachery lead to the defeat and subsequent death of his tribal leader father, Vercingetorix flees, taking shelter with the Druids. The Arch Druid Guttuatr and the swordswoman Rhia become the lad's teachers training him in the art of magic and war.
Gaius Julius Caesar recruits the young man to become Rome's client ruler over Gaul. Vercingetorix accepts the position thinking that Caesar is now his mentor. However, their relationship abruptly changes when Vercingetorix learns that Caesar was the devious force behind the death of his father. Now Vercingetorix turns feral against his former benefactor leading his people in war against the Roman legion.
This exciting insightful historical fiction provides the audience with an interesting look at Ancient Gaul without the victorious Roman filter altering the view. The story line is very vivid as Norman Spinrad points quite a panorama. The hero is an engaging individual who comes to life in THE DRUID KING. Though Mr. Spinrad's loyal science fiction fans should be aware that this book is not anything like his Sci Fi tales, readers will appreciate the rest of the story from the loser's perspective as opposed to the victors goes the history books.
Harriet Klausner
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Harriet Klausner, Resident Scholar
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Ratings are on a 1-10 scale (Low to High)
Plot
Composition of Book
descript. of violence and chases - 10%
Planning/preparing, gather info, debate puzzles/motives - 40%
Feelings, relationships, character bio/development - 30%
How society works & physical descript. (people, objects, places) - 20%
Tone of story
- suspenseful (sophisticated fear)
Time/era of story:
- ancient rome
Spying/Terrorism Thriller
Yes
Cloak & Dagger Plotlets:
- power struggle within govt between two factions
Kid or adult book?
- Adult or Young Adult Book
Crime plotlets:
- vigilante getting revenge
Main Character
Gender
- Male
Profession/status:
- Prince/Nobleman/King
Age:
- 20's-30's
How much violence does he/she use?
- just the right amount
Ethnicity/Race
- British
How sensitive is this character?
- sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor
- Mostly serious with occasional humor
Intelligence
- Smarter than most other characters
Physique
- very athletic
Main Adversary
Identity:
- Male
Age:
- 40's-50's
Profession/status:
- Prince/Nobleman/King
How much of work is main antagonist actually present in:
- a moderate amount
Motive of antagonist
- power
How sensitive is this character?
- hard edged
Sense of humor
- Mostly serious with occasional humor
Intelligence
- Smarter than most other characters
Physique
- very athletic
Setting
Europe
Yes
European country:
- England/UK
- Italy
Style
Person
- mostly 3rd
Accounts of torture and death?
- generic/vague references to death/punishment
How many deaths?
- hundreds or more
Amount of dialog
- significantly more dialog than descript
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