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Review Summaries
"Farland's sweeping fantasy epic transports us to the world of the runelords. Runelords are people who take endowements:
brawn, beauty, wit, agility from select group of people called delicates.They take them to become better rulers and warriors. Prince Gabborn is sent to another kingdom to marry its princess and forge an alliance between the two nations and stop the evil King Raj Ahten.
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Plot
FANTASY or SCIENCE FICTION?
- fantasy world/fantasy past
War or Invasion
Yes
Major kinds of combat:
- sword fights
- magical battles
Is this an adult or child's book?
- Adult or Young Adult Book
Main Character
Identity:
- Male
Profession/status:
- Prince/Nobleman/King
Age:
- a teen
Has magical/special powers?
Yes
Magical/mental powers of main character:
- fire/lightning/weather cntrl
How sensitive is this character?
- sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor
- Mostly serious with occasional humor
Intelligence
- Average intelligence
Physique
- average physique
Main Adversary
Identity:
- Male
Age:
- 20's-30's
Profession/status:
- Prince/Nobleman/King
Has magical powers?
Yes
Magical/mental powers of main antagonist:
- super strength
How much of work is main antagonist actually present in:
- an above average amount
How sensitive is this character?
- hard edged
Sense of humor
- Mostly serious with occasional humor
Intelligence
- Average intelligence
Physique
- bulging muscles
Setting
Terrain
- Forests
A substantial portion of this book takes place on a non-Earth planetary body:
- humans in a primitive/fantasy society
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
How much dialogue?
- significantly more descript than dialog
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