Doomsday Book by Connie Willis Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Doomsday Book
Book Review: A Near Classic
Summary: 4 Stars
Willis has written a wonderful, enlightening book that is destined to be a perennial favorite of time travel fans. The characters and settings ring true throughout. She was particularly good at conveying her extensive research in relevant ways, avoiding the common "I know something that I've just got to include, even though it doesn't progress the story" so common in historical fiction. This book is a joy to read.Book Review: A Page-Turner
Summary: 4 Stars
I got this book at the library, not sure if I'd finish the long book. It was very good and I couldn't stop reading it. I must say, though, that the part of the book about the future got a little boring after a while, and interupted the exciting 14th century part of the novel.Book Review: A book I continue to reread.
Summary: 5 Stars
I thought I'd throw a vote for this book as it's one that I continue to reread and enjoy. This story successfully combines several genres - Fantasy/Sci-Fi, Historical Drama, and Medical Mystery. Granted, of the three, the Sci-Fi genre is least represented so if you're looking for a book that's all about time travel you'll most likely be disappointed. I find the glimpses into medieval life fascinating and would recommend it to those who enjoy learning about what life was like in times past.Book Review: A book that has everything
Summary: 5 Stars
this book was a book that had everything. It took place in the future and in the past. When haveing to solve problems the authur actully brought up real questions that needed to be solved. She didn't use a magic wond to make things better she used real science to slove the problem.Book Review: A book that shows she did her homework
Summary: 4 Stars
This book is obviously meticulously researched. The detail that Ms. Willis puts into her writing is astounding. I was impressed with the depth of the characters. Kirvin is a history major at Oxford. She wants to go back to 1320 to "research" how people lived. Against the advise of some of her professors, she deeply prepares for her role--even giving herself a head injury to fit her cover story, and then she steps into the net.
After she leaves, an unknown virus breaks out at Oxford. As the doctors and professors battle to save people's lives, the stories of these people are woven together with those of the time period Kirvin has traveled to. Nothing is as it seems. She was expecting to be able to follow her plan to completion, but it veers off course when she becomes deathly ill. She realizes then that the people who have taken her in are not just like the people in a text book or even a period novel--they are real people with real, everyday problems and feelings.
I don't want to give away anything, but this book is worth a read. Some parts move slowly, but it does pick up at the end. If you pay attention, you can figure the mystery out before everyone else does. I would recommend this book to everyone. I just wish there was a sequel.