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Dragons of a Lost Star - Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman Book Review

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Tasselhoff Burrfoot tries to save the future of his fantasy world by defending the future world against dragons. While he defends the future from the dragons he flees dark knights who wish to use a magical device that he has in his position to take over the world. He thwarts their efforts, saves his friends from execution and prepares for a war against the dragons that now rule the planet. Though he is a thief he shows unquestionable courage and loyalty to the old gods of good and his old friends as well.
Daniela Lo Presti, Resident Scholar


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Composition of Book
Descript. of chases or violence - 30%
planning/preparing, gather info, debate puzzles/motives - 30%
Feelings, relationships, character bio/development - 30%
Descript. of society, phenomena (tech), places - 10%




Tone of book - very upbeat
FANTASY or SCIENCE FICTION? - fantasy world/fantasy past
Adversaries are… - dragons (hostile)
Is this an adult or child's book? - Adult or Young Adult Book
GIANT monster(s) Yes

Main Character
Identity: - Male
Profession/status: - thief/con artist
Age: - long lived adults
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 - healthy but a geeky weakling

Main Adversary
Identity: - magical being
Age: - long-lived adults
Profession/status: - killer
Has magical powers? Yes
Magical/mental powers of main antagonist: - fire/thunder/weather cntrl - super strength
How much of work is main antagonist actually present in: - an above average amount
How sensitive is this character? - mean, arrogant
Intelligence - Smarter than most other characters
Physique - very athletic

Setting
Terrain - Mountains - Forests - Domed/Underground City
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
Person? - mostly 1st
Accounts of torture and death? - very explicit references to deaths and torture
How much dialogue? - roughly even amounts of descript and dialog
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