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"As a young boy, Quentin is devistated by the tragic death of his older sister, Lizzy. He grows up and becomes a computer programmer/millionaire, yet he never really finds true happiness in life until he finally meets the woman of his dreams, marries her, and begins to live for others instead of just for himself. His wife, though practically perfect in every way, is not eager for him to meet her family. Finally the day comes when she decides it's time to visit them in the old family mansion in New York. Quentin meets an odd collection of relatives at breakfast, including the ominous looking grandmother who rules the house with an iron fist. Quentin's wife says that now that she's married she gets to open her treasure box. She insists that Quentin open the box for her, but the grandmother is creeping him out with a steady eye-piercing gaze. While he struggles over whether to open the box, his wife throws a tantrum and storms off in a huff. The Quentin makes a creepy discovery that reveals that all is not as it appears to be, especially his wife. Quentin must battle wits against warring witches who want to control the menacing evil power trapped inside the treasure box."
sayruh, 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 - 20%
planning/preparing, gather info, debate puzzles/motives - 30%
Feelings, relationships, character bio/development - 30%
Descript. of society, phenomena (tech), places - 20%
Tone of book
- very upbeat
FANTASY or SCIENCE FICTION?
- fantasy story on current Earth
Is this an adult or child's book?
- Adult or Young Adult Book
Horror story?
Yes
Horror plotlets
- the witch chased me on her broomstick!
Family relations
Yes
Main Character
Identity:
- Male
Profession/status:
- computer programmer
Age:
- 20's-30's
Is this an ordinary person caught up in events?
Yes
How sensitive is this character?
- sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor
- Strong but gentle sense of humor
Intelligence
- Smarter than most other characters
Physique
- average physique
Main Adversary
Identity:
- Female
Age:
- a kid
Profession/status:
- mage/magician
Has magical powers?
Yes
Magical/mental powers of main antagonist:
- mind reading
- mind control
- clairvoyant
- can cast all sorts of spells
Eccentric:
Yes
- obsessed
- deluded
How much of work is main antagonist actually present in:
- an average amount
How sensitive is this character?
- mean, arrogant
Sense of humor
- Cynical sense of humor
Intelligence
- Average intelligence
Physique
- average physique
Setting
Earth setting:
- 20th century
Takes place on Earth?
Yes
Style
Person?
- mostly 3rd
Accounts of torture and death?
- moderately detailed references to deaths
Sex in book?
Yes
What kind of sex:
- vague references only
How much dialogue?
- roughly even amounts of descript and dialog
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