Changes in a Post-Pandemic World

The novel demonstrates how a major, world-wide pandemic event has dramatic effects on the world. The “superflu” has wiped out most of the world's population. Left in shambles, survivors try to build new lives.

Remarkably, a few things remain the same after the pandemic. However, as would be expected, most aspects of life have changed. For example, when Andrew first arrives at Jamie's cabin, he is amazed that there is power and a decent supply of food. When Jamie considers the amount of food he has on hand, he knows that the meat is only enough to last for a few weeks. There are no options for purchasing meat, and the meat in all the stores has gone bad months earlier. Jamie can take some of the supplies he needs from the stores in town, but he knows it is unlikely he...