Callisto: A Novel
Callisto: A Novel by Torsten Krol, published by Harper Perennial on February 17, 2009, is a work of fiction that explores the chaotic life of Odell Deefus. Set against the backdrop of a post-9/11 world, the narrative follows Odell’s misadventures as he attempts to enlist in the army. His journey takes a turn for the worse when his car breaks down in Callisto, Kansas, leading him into a series of unexpected and troubling situations involving murder, drug dealers, and the FBI.
Readers will find a story that delves into themes of fear and misunderstanding in contemporary society. As Odell navigates his challenges, including his unrequited feelings for Condoleezza Rice, the novel presents a satirical take on the complexities of being a soldier in a world filled with paranoia and rash judgments. With 437 pages, this original edition offers a unique perspective on war and military life, reflecting the absurdities that can arise in a tense political climate.
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Odell Deefus, who’s not the sharpest tool in the shed, has one goal: to “try my hardest to be a good soldier against the mad dog Islamites.” But while driving to an army enlistment office in Callisto, Kansas, his ’78 Chevy breaks down on the side of a country road, and it’s only the beginning of his troubles. When he accepts a local’s offer of shelter until the car is repaired, things go from bad to worse—worse as in murder, drug dealers, tenacious televangelists . . . and finding himself a prime target of the FBI, which thinks he’s a member of a terrorist sleeper cell. And none of it bodes well for his unrequited crush on Condoleezza Rice. But fear, rash judgments, and extreme reactions are simply the norm in a post-9/11 world. Odell will just have to deal with it.
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