Statements (63)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:novel
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| gptkbp:adaptation |
gptkb:2010
gptkb:graphic_novel |
| gptkbp:antagonist |
the Blight
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| gptkbp:author |
gptkb:Cherie_Priest
|
| gptkbp:awards |
Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel
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| gptkbp:character_development |
Briar's journey
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| gptkbp:conflict |
man vs. society
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| gptkbp:critical_reception |
positive
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| gptkbp:genre |
steampunk
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Boneshaker
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| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:Jules_Verne
gptkb:H._G._Wells |
| gptkbp:influences |
gptkb:Victorian_literature
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| gptkbp:inspiration |
real historical events
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| gptkbp:isbn |
978-0765318411
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| gptkbp:language |
English
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| gptkbp:main_character |
gptkb:Briar_Wilkes
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| gptkbp:motif |
industrialization
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| gptkbp:narrative_style |
first-person
descriptive |
| gptkbp:page_count |
416
|
| gptkbp:plot |
a mysterious machine releases a toxic gas
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| gptkbp:published_by |
gptkb:2009
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| gptkbp:publisher |
gptkb:Tor_Books
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| gptkbp:reader_demographic |
young adult
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| gptkbp:role |
Briar Wilkes is a mechanic
Briar Wilkes is a mother Briar Wilkes is a survivor Briar's father is a key figure Briar's father is a scientist Briar's father is involved with the Boneshaker Briar's journey is about discovery Briar's journey is about family Briar's journey is about redemption the Blight affects the city the Blight creates conflict the Blight is a threat the Boneshaker causes destruction the Boneshaker is a machine the Boneshaker is central to the plot the city of Seattle embodies conflict the city of Seattle faces challenges the city of Seattle has a rich history the city of Seattle influences the characters the city of Seattle is a backdrop for the story the city of Seattle is a character the city of Seattle is a place of danger the city of Seattle is a place of hope the city of Seattle is a place of survival the city of Seattle is a steampunk setting the city of Seattle is affected by the Blight the city of Seattle is integral to the plot the city of Seattle represents industrialization the city of Seattle symbolizes progress |
| gptkbp:sequel |
gptkb:mythological_figure
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| gptkbp:series |
gptkb:Clockwork_Century
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| gptkbp:setting |
gptkb:Seattle
alternate history |
| gptkbp:symbolism |
the Boneshaker machine
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| gptkbp:theme |
gptkb:survival
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Kate_Milford
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
7
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