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Stopmouth (The Inferior), leader of the primitive tribe near the earth's surface, travels to the technologically sophisticated world Upstairs. When he finds the Roof almost empty of life, Stopmouth must find his love Indrani, avoid the tyrannical Commission's hunters, and save both worlds. The blend of primitive and high-tech worlds is still appealing in this violent, somewhat difficult-to-follow sequel.