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Call Me (Wildfire)
First published 1984 · 187 pages
A nostalgic journey through the lonely days of a long-distance promise and the unexpected complications of a new spark.
What it feels like
Reading this vintage teen romance feels like stepping back into an era of long-distance love, where a ringing telephone was the only lifeline to a distant boyfriend. The narrative moves at a steady, earnest pace, perfectly capturing the slow, lonesome drag of waiting for someone to come back. Yet, as the protagonist reluctantly steps out of her isolation, the mood shifts from wistful loyalty to the bright, confusing spark of unexpected attraction. The prose is straightforward and deeply rooted in the relatable angst of high school complications, exploring the tension between keeping a promise and living in the present. It is a delightful, gently angsty read for anyone who loves the nostalgic charm of classic young adult love triangles and the messy, heartfelt reality of teenage romance.
- Mood
- wistful
- lonesome
- gently angsty
- Tone
- earnest
- conflicted
- nostalgic
- Pace
- steady
- Themes
- long-distance promises · unexpected attraction · teenage loneliness · romantic complications
- The writing
- Straightforward and accessible, focusing closely on the immediate, relatable emotional turmoil of teenage life.
- The arc
- Begins in wistful loneliness and shifts into the bright surprise of new connection, culminating in anxious romantic complication.
- Who it's for
- Readers who enjoy vintage young adult romances and the gentle, nostalgic angst of high school love triangles.
About the book
Michelle and Adam promise not to date other people when Adam moves away. Their phone calls are their only contact. But Michelle finds that her days are long and lonesome, and her parents urge her to go out with anyone. Michelle chooses good old Charlie.
She doesn't expect to have fun - but she does. She doesn't think Charlie is handsome - but he is. She doesn't want life to be any more complicated - but it is.
Adam is coming back. [text from book jacket]
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