Syndrome Johnny by Charles Dye

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Author Dye, Charles, 1925-1960
Illustrator Emshwiller, Ed, 1925-1990
Title Syndrome Johnny
Note Reading ease score: 77.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "Syndrome Johnny" by Charles Dye is a science fiction novel written in the early 1950s. The book tackles the aftermath of a fictional global plague, known as Syndrome Plague, which leads to significant changes in human biology and society. The central theme revolves around the impact of an unprecedented epidemic that transforms people into carriers of a new life force, prompting philosophical debates about survival, sacrifice, and the nature of progress. The story follows Dr. Ricardo Alcala and his complex relationship with a man named John Delgados, who is suspected to be the legendary Syndrome Johnny, a figure associated with the spread of the illness. After two catastrophic plagues that drastically reduced the world's population, society moves toward recovery, yet whispers of the past plague linger. As Alcala learns more about Delgados, he grapples with the moral implications of their scientific advancements against the backdrop of devastation caused by the Syndrome. Ultimately, Alcala must confront his personal battles, and in a moment of desperation, he considers taking drastic action against Delgados, who is poised to unleash a new wave of the plague in order to achieve his vision of a stronger human race. Through suspenseful interactions and intense character revelations, Dye explores the fine line between innovation and ethical responsibility in a transformed world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Science fiction
Subject Short stories
Subject Scientists -- Fiction
Subject Diseases -- Fiction
Subject Epidemics -- Fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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