Epitaph Road pgs 62 -101

In keeping track of my thoughts while reading this book, I have noticed that I am able to make many connections, and think about several things.

Today I begin with the word "loners". In the context of the novel this refers to those men who have fled from the restrictive rule of women to live life by themsleves. Kellen's dad is one of these men. Interestingly, these loners tend to choose places of wilderness in which to live. What is it about the wilderness that draws men? Are these men social rejects or are they freedom fighters?

In one scene, Kellen goes into a library to sign out some books on his required reading list. He's admittedly a bit old school and likes the feel of the book in his hand. While in the library he is harassed by an over-zealous security guard. This instance of male-hating, is it supposed to make the reader think of all the times we pick on people because of their gender, race, religion...? Kellen handles it quite well, though he is happy to see some of his friends sticking up for him.

While in the library he signed out some interesting titles:
Slaughterhouse 5 by Kurt Vonnegut, Farenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury, The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich by Willaim Shirer and Silent Spring by Rachel Carson. What interesting titles. I wonder what books from today will be held in high esteem in the future?

So far, Kellen's relationship with his father has not been fully explored. He yearns to spend time with his dad, but is unable to do so as he is under the control of his mother. Still, Kellen dreams of the reunion he will have with his father. This will obviously lead to such a reunion, but will the reality match Kellen's dreams?

There is a crisis approaching. After eavesdropping on his mother, and some digging by his new friend Tia, Kellen sees conspiracy surrounding him. Was the Elisha Bear virus an accident, or a planned attack? Now, he's got an idea, but how will he be able to prove it?

I am having fun with this book. Too bad I don't have the time I would like to sit down and really dig into it.