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In allowing the protagonists moments of laughter and warmth amid so much loss, he gets to the terrifying heart of societal collapse: the loneliness and guilt of outliving friends and family-and the resulting hope in connection.

Debut author Brown hits familiar dystopian tropes of authoritarianism, violence, and occasional pockets of kindness, showing that apocalypse isn’t just about the physical demands of staying alive. The alternating narration means that readers know more than either character does-including about their growing feelings for each other. Having grown to trust each other in a world where ties are hard to come by, they set out to see if rumors of a rescue at Reagan National Airport are true. A pandemic has wiped out more than 99 percent of America's population. HarperCollins Publishers, New York, NY, 10007. But instead of killing Andrew with the rifle he’s brandishing, Jamie offers medical help and shelter. The following version of the book was used to create this study guide: Brown, Erik J. They dont know what theyll find on their dangerous journey. Subsequently casing a cabin hoping to find medical supplies, the pop culture–savvy 17-year-old meets more serious 16-year-old Jamie. Jamie and Andrew are strangers, but theyre two of the last people left alive. Amid societal collapse (“everyone was full-on Live Free or Die in America”), and trying to put his past behind him, Andrew nearly loses his leg when he stumbles into a bear trap. Current Affairs, Film, Series and other current issues find everything you need to stay informed on the world around you with our content. You’ll find uncensored, unbiased and unique content that you can’t find anywhere else, all in one place. A near-future world has survived Covid-19 only to be hit by “the bug,” a flu strain with a 99.99% mortality rate. That’s why we made Ickonic an alternative media platform. Jamil Meftahi (second left), Ghardimaou FC president, with colleagues.

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