You might want to use the question to your advantage, and consider the "elevator pitch" description: Work up a quick pitch of your book, a 30-second sentence or less, and be ready to parrot that whenever someone asks.
"It's a story about a farmer's son who finds himself in a pivotal position in the rebellion against the galactic empire... a real good-versus-evil story, almost on a mythical level."
It can have the advantage of building interest in your story, which could translate to promotional or production help, or increased sales.
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