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| Plot Summary of The Harrowing of Gwynedd - The Heirs of Saint Camber 1 |
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"King Cinhil is dead and his sons are too young to rule. A group of advisiors strip Camber, his family, and the rest of the Deryni of their lands, making them outlaws. Only Prince Javan, 2nd son to Cinhil, sees the ploy for what it is, a chance for the church and the council to rule his country. With only the help of a handful of Deryni, Javan must once again try to rescue his families Kingdom from the hands of the tryants . "
pam, Resident Scholar
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| Review Analysis of The Harrowing of Gwynedd - The Heirs of Saint Camber 1 |
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Ratings are on a 1-10 scale (Low to High)
Plot
Composition of Book
Descript. of chases or violence - 20%
planning/preparing, gather info, debate puzzles/motives - 40%
Feelings, relationships, character bio/development - 20%
Descript. of society, phenomena (tech), places - 20%
Tone of book
- very upbeat
FANTASY or SCIENCE FICTION?
- fantasy world/fantasy past
Political power play
Yes
Political plotlets
- saving govt/kingdom from external overthrow
Is this an adult or child's book?
- Adult or Young Adult Book
Main Character
Identity:
- Male
Profession/status:
- Prince/Nobleman/King
Age:
- a kid
Has magical/special powers?
Yes
Magical/mental powers of main character:
- mind reading
- is very quick
- can read emotions
How sensitive is this character?
- sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor
- Cynical sense of humor
Intelligence
- Smarter than most other characters
Physique
- missing body parts/abilities
Main Adversary
Identity:
- an organization
Age:
- 40's-50's
Profession/status:
- wealthy
How much of work is main antagonist actually present in:
- a lot
Setting
Terrain
- Forests
Earth setting:
- during "Tolkien" (fairytime) times
Takes place on Earth?
Yes
Style
Person?
- mostly 3rd
Accounts of torture and death?
- explicit references to torture
How much dialogue?
- mostly dialog
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