Review of Call Me Adam
Posted: 29 Jul 2024, 15:13
[Following is a volunteer review of "Call Me Adam" by Jo McCarty.]
They are two strangers, miles apart, yet are familiar with one another. Another pandemic has struck, this one more deadly than COVID. Katherine and Sharon find themselves returning home when people start mysteriously dying from the flu. Cities and towns are turning into ghost towns. There is no electricity, and water is scarce. Katherine watches it all from the comfort of her apartment, where she knows that she is safe, yet her haven is threatened when a neighbor knocks on the door and convulses and dies on the floor, leaving her baby behind. With no idea what to do with baby Ana, she seeks aid from her friend Sharon, who has already been affected by the flu, who instantly takes to caring for the child. But things get harder when Sharon's health deteriorates and Ana is sick as well, not with the flu but with something else. Her life is falling apart, and through it all, she can't help but recall the last person she spoke to and his amazing story—the same person she has been dreaming of. Miles away from New York, Louie finds himself foraging and scavenging his town for rations and anything that can be put to good use; after all, he is the only one left—well, him and a few animals. His life is a living hell, for no matter how hard he tried, he could not die, irrespective of what method he used. His only solace was his dreams, where he met her, Katherine. The one person who he feels at peace with. How will these two strangers meet? What dangers will they face on their journey? Follow Katherine and Louie as they learn to love amongst all the chaos and sorrow the world has to offer.
Call Me Adam by Jo McCarty is a beautiful story about strangers learning to overcome their fears in a world full of death and sorrow. The story begins with the introduction of the flu virus called Juanita and how people began to rapidly die. There are two parts of the story, one beginning with Louie, who is suicidal, has no family, and cannot die. He is also someone who has a phobia for germs and likes to have things organized. The second part is about Katherine and her need for control; she is expressed as a woman who is career-oriented and independent. She is one who has no interest in settling down or having children. The author has done a fantastic job of bringing these two characters together.
I thoroughly enjoyed the character of Katherine and her strong personality. I found myself getting quite emotional whilst reading some of the scenes in the book, one being the death of Sharon, who is Katherine's friend, and the other the death of baby Ana.
There was nothing to dislike about the book. I think that the strong character of Katherine complimented the insecure character of Louie very well. It was edited and very detailed; hence, I rate it a 5 out of 5.
The book contains a lot of violence and death. There are scenes written that contain blood; hence, the book is not for sensitive readers. However, if you are one of those who enjoys a good, adventurous love story, then this book is definitely for you. It will have you feeling happy, sad, and anxious, but overall it will have you wanting to finish it one go.
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Call Me Adam
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They are two strangers, miles apart, yet are familiar with one another. Another pandemic has struck, this one more deadly than COVID. Katherine and Sharon find themselves returning home when people start mysteriously dying from the flu. Cities and towns are turning into ghost towns. There is no electricity, and water is scarce. Katherine watches it all from the comfort of her apartment, where she knows that she is safe, yet her haven is threatened when a neighbor knocks on the door and convulses and dies on the floor, leaving her baby behind. With no idea what to do with baby Ana, she seeks aid from her friend Sharon, who has already been affected by the flu, who instantly takes to caring for the child. But things get harder when Sharon's health deteriorates and Ana is sick as well, not with the flu but with something else. Her life is falling apart, and through it all, she can't help but recall the last person she spoke to and his amazing story—the same person she has been dreaming of. Miles away from New York, Louie finds himself foraging and scavenging his town for rations and anything that can be put to good use; after all, he is the only one left—well, him and a few animals. His life is a living hell, for no matter how hard he tried, he could not die, irrespective of what method he used. His only solace was his dreams, where he met her, Katherine. The one person who he feels at peace with. How will these two strangers meet? What dangers will they face on their journey? Follow Katherine and Louie as they learn to love amongst all the chaos and sorrow the world has to offer.
Call Me Adam by Jo McCarty is a beautiful story about strangers learning to overcome their fears in a world full of death and sorrow. The story begins with the introduction of the flu virus called Juanita and how people began to rapidly die. There are two parts of the story, one beginning with Louie, who is suicidal, has no family, and cannot die. He is also someone who has a phobia for germs and likes to have things organized. The second part is about Katherine and her need for control; she is expressed as a woman who is career-oriented and independent. She is one who has no interest in settling down or having children. The author has done a fantastic job of bringing these two characters together.
I thoroughly enjoyed the character of Katherine and her strong personality. I found myself getting quite emotional whilst reading some of the scenes in the book, one being the death of Sharon, who is Katherine's friend, and the other the death of baby Ana.
There was nothing to dislike about the book. I think that the strong character of Katherine complimented the insecure character of Louie very well. It was edited and very detailed; hence, I rate it a 5 out of 5.
The book contains a lot of violence and death. There are scenes written that contain blood; hence, the book is not for sensitive readers. However, if you are one of those who enjoys a good, adventurous love story, then this book is definitely for you. It will have you feeling happy, sad, and anxious, but overall it will have you wanting to finish it one go.
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Call Me Adam
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon