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Plot Summary of Call From a Distant Shore
Very E.T. like. An alien with telepathic abilities is stranded on a moon near Mars. The alien uses his telepathic powers on several humans in a position to help rescue him.
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Chapter Analysis of Call From a Distant Shore
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale (Low to High)
Plot

Composition of Book
Descript. of chases or violence - 10%
planning/preparing, gather info, debate puzzles/motives - 50%
Feelings, relationships, character bio/development - 10%
Descript. of society, phenomena (tech), places - 30%




Tone of book - very upbeat
FANTASY or SCIENCE FICTION? - science fiction story
Explore/1st contact/ enviro story Yes
Plotlets: - generally friendly contact with alien(s)
Mental/magical powers focus Yes
Is this an adult or child's book? - Adult or Young Adult Book

Main Character
Identity: - Male
Age: - 40's-50's

Setting
Takes place on Earth? Yes
Planet outside solar system? Yes

Style
Accounts of torture and death? - moderately detailed references to deaths
scientific jargon? (SF only) - none/very little science jargon needed
How much dialogue? - roughly even amounts of descript and dialog
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