Statements (119)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:novel
gptkb:short_story |
| gptkbp:adaptation |
gptkb:none
gptkb:graphic_novel gptkb:audiobook not adapted into film or television |
| gptkbp:adaptation_year |
gptkb:2000
|
| gptkbp:adapted_into |
gptkb:none
|
| gptkbp:author |
gptkb:Anne_Mc_Caffrey
|
| gptkbp:available_formats |
gptkb:audiobook
gptkb:e_Book hardcover paperback |
| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:none
|
| gptkbp:book_cover |
gptkb:illustrated_cover
|
| gptkbp:character_arc |
Killashandra's growth
Killashandra's evolution throughout the story Killashandra's journey of self-discovery |
| gptkbp:character_development |
Killashandra Ree's journey
Killashandra's growth as a singer |
| gptkbp:character_motivation |
desire for success
desire to succeed as a singer |
| gptkbp:character_relationships |
ambition
external challenges Killashandra and her mentor ambition leading to recklessness relationships with other miners |
| gptkbp:character_traits |
determined
passionate talented independent ambitious resilient talent and determination |
| gptkbp:climax |
Killashandra's final test as a singer
|
| gptkbp:conflict |
internal conflict
personal ambition internal and external conflicts acceptance of one's identity personal ambition vs. societal expectations |
| gptkbp:cover_artist |
gptkb:Michael_Whelan
|
| gptkbp:critical_reception |
positive
generally positive |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
inspired other works
inspired interest in music and science fiction |
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
explores themes of creativity and sacrifice
|
| gptkbp:first_edition |
1982 edition
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| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:Crystal_Line
|
| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:science_fiction
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| gptkbp:historical_context |
1970s science fiction trends
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Crystal Singer
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| gptkbp:influenced_artists |
science fiction authors
various science fiction writers |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
Anne Mc Caffrey's experiences
the author's experiences in music |
| gptkbp:influences |
science fiction literature
science fiction genre music and art |
| gptkbp:influential_narratives |
stories about artists and their struggles
|
| gptkbp:inspiration |
music and art
the concept of crystal mining |
| gptkbp:is_symbolic_of |
the struggle for artistic expression
|
| gptkbp:isbn |
0-345-30863-2
978-0345302584 |
| gptkbp:language |
English
|
| gptkbp:length |
approximately 30,000 words
|
| gptkbp:literary_devices |
foreshadowing
|
| gptkbp:literary_significance |
part of Mc Caffrey's legacy
|
| gptkbp:main_character |
gptkb:Killashandra_Ree
|
| gptkbp:motif |
gptkb:music
crystals |
| gptkbp:narrative |
omniscient
|
| gptkbp:narrative_style |
third-person
third-person perspective |
| gptkbp:narrative_theme |
the cost of ambition
|
| gptkbp:notable_quote |
notable lines about music and life
|
| gptkbp:notable_themes |
identity and belonging
|
| gptkbp:page_count |
320
384 |
| gptkbp:plot |
Killashandra's journey to become a crystal singer
|
| gptkbp:plot_point |
gptkb:Killashandra's_choice
|
| gptkbp:plot_twist |
unexpected challenges in crystal mining
|
| gptkbp:preceded_by |
gptkb:The_Ship_Who_Sang
|
| gptkbp:protagonist |
gptkb:Killashandra_Ree
gptkb:Female Crystal singer |
| gptkbp:publication |
gptkb:novel
|
| gptkbp:published |
gptkb:1982
|
| gptkbp:published_by |
gptkb:Ballantine_Books
|
| gptkbp:published_in |
gptkb:1976
gptkb:1982 |
| gptkbp:publisher |
gptkb:Del_Rey_Books
|
| gptkbp:reader_demographic |
young adult
cult following engaging science fiction enthusiasts |
| gptkbp:related_to |
gptkb:The_Ship_Who_Sang
|
| gptkbp:related_works |
gptkb:The_Ship_Who_Sang
The Crystal Singer (short story) |
| gptkbp:resolution |
finding her place in the world
|
| gptkbp:series |
gptkb:Crystal_Singer_series
|
| gptkbp:setting |
gptkb:Brennan
the planet Ballybran Ballybran's unique environment the planet of Ballybran a harsh and beautiful alien world |
| gptkbp:setting_time |
future
|
| gptkbp:symbolism |
crystal mining
crystals as a metaphor for talent |
| gptkbp:target_audience |
young adults and adults
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| gptkbp:thematic_element |
gptkb:identity
exploration of talent and its burdens |
| gptkbp:theme |
gptkb:music
music and its connection to life |
| gptkbp:themes |
pursuit of dreams
|
| gptkbp:written_by |
gptkb:Anne_Mc_Caffrey
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Anne_Mc_Caffrey
gptkb:Michael_Whelan |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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