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Plot Summary of Vortex - Sten 7
"Sten is called on to restore piece in the Altacs, which is
ruled by a brutal dictator appointed by the Eternal Emperor.
But Sten finds he can't support the dictator, and things
go to pieces there, forcing Sten to not only choose sides
but fight merely to survive. And something is very wrong
with the Eternal Emperor..."

Steve, Resident Scholar

Review Analysis of Vortex - Sten 7
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Plot
FANTASY or SCIENCE FICTION? - science fiction story
Spying & Investigations Yes
What is main char. doing? - deposing an evil leader - unraveling a conspiracy
Political power play Yes
Political plotlets - saving govt/kingdom from external overthrow - factions fight within govt for control - preventing/managing clash/war between govts/kingdoms
Is this an adult or child's book? - Adult or Young Adult Book

Main Character
Identity: - Male
Profession/status: - diplomat
How sensitive is this character? - middling sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor - Mostly serious with occasional humor
Intelligence - Average intelligence
Physique - average physique

Main Adversary
Identity: - Male
Age: - long-lived adults
Profession/status: - dictator
How much of work is main antagonist actually present in: - an average amount
How sensitive is this character? - hard edged
Sense of humor - Mostly serious with occasional humor
Intelligence - Average intelligence
Physique - average physique

Setting
A substantial portion of this book takes place on a non-Earth planetary body: - humans in a futuristic society - unfriendly aliens
Planet outside solar system? Yes

Style
Accounts of torture and death? - generic/vague references to death/punishment
scientific jargon? (SF only) - none/very little science jargon needed
Sex in book? Yes
What kind of sex: - descript of kissing
How much dialogue? - roughly even amounts of descript and dialog
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