Passage is a science fiction novel by connie willis, published in 2001. In a book like passage, or the much lighter willis book to say nothing of the dog, this technique works for two reasons it highlights the theme of the story, and it has serious stakes behind it. Willis lives in greeley, colorado, with her family. Passage book charlotte mecklenburg library bibliocommons. Its a hollywood where humphrey bogart and marilyn monroe are starring together in a star is born, and if you. She also has a talent for finding the comedic potential of the least likely situations. By any standards it is a major novel and i would certainly recommend it to all readers, whether sf devotees or not. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Published on october 10, 2017, a lot like christmas is an expanded, updated edition of connie willis beloved miracle and other christmas stories for more details and a table of contents, visit this entry on the conniewillis. Passage by connie willis, sf book about neardeath experiences. In passage, like doomsday book, willis uses a screwball comedy plot in the service of tragedy, and here williss theme of misdirected. I can tell you that the book is not a romance novel, but.
Connie willis is an american author of science fiction stories and novels. Reading has played a huge role in many stages of my life and im grateful for the stories i have learned from, the books that have helped me grow, and the characters i have come. Connie willis books list of books by author connie willis. It was released by the bantam spectra publishers in the year 1992. The people in this book died over sixty years ago, in the middle of the ocean, with no one around them for miles, but they. To say nothing of the dog is one of my favorite books of all time, a comedic farce wrapped in a mystery wrapped in a scifi. Login register for bookmarks and favorites home series archive. Willis manages to surprise the reader with every book she writes as she explores diverse styles and subject matters.
The novel won the locus award for best novel in 2002, was shortlisted for the nebula. Its the hollywood of the future, where moviemaking has been computerized and liveaction films are a thing of the past. Publication date 2001 topics cultural literacy and humanities, reading leveladult publisher new york. Connie has won numerous hugo awards and nebula awards, has been inducted into the science fiction hall of fame and also is a sfwa grand master. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read passage.
I have wracked my brain about how to get this content from my interview with connie willis to passage fans without wrecking the book for everyone who hasnt read it yet the interview stuff is good, and i want fans to get to see it so if you havent read the book, please dont read the spoilers, and if you have read. Her other works include passage, lincolns dreams, bellwether, impossible things, remake, uncharted. Joanna lander is a medical researcher specializing in near death experiences ndes and how the brain constructs them. See all books authored by connie willis, including doomsday book, and to say nothing of the dog, and more on. Connie willis excels at meshing humorously satirical commentary on interpersonal relationships with insights into the human condition that are so true they almost hurt. Connie willis novels could be categorized into two basic premises. She is about to get help from a new doctor with the power to give her the chance to get as close to death as anyone can. Her other works include passage, doomsday book, lincolns dreams, bellwether, impossible things, remake, uncharted. Her other works include doomsday book, lincolns dreams, bellwether, impossible things, remake, uncharted territory, to say nothing of the dog, and miracle and other christmas stories. Connie willis is a member of the science fiction hall of fame and a grand master of the science fiction and fantasy writers of america.
Connie willis is one of science fictions most decorated authors, with a staggering eleven hugos and seven nebula awards to her name. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading passage. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Connie willis delights in exploring different genres through the medium of speculative fiction. So when you pick up a connie willis book, you could be getting some version of historical fiction, or lighthearted romance, or utter hilarity, or. Passage by connie willis smart bitches, trashy books. In passage, joanna lander is a researcher at a large hospital investigating neardeath experiences. This little bit of dating is another reason i think lincolns dreams isnt the place to necessarily start with the novels of connie willis. Crosstalk by connie willis smart bitches, trashy books. Passage isbn 9780553580518 pdf epub connie willis ebook. Doomsday book is way on the other end of the emotional spectrum, as it involves heaps of people dying of the black death.
Connie willis is an established author of many science fiction books, including the doomsday book, and winner of both the nebula award and the hugo award for best sf novel. Passage quotes by connie willis goodreads share book. She has received seven nebula awards and eleven hugo awards for her fiction. Connie willis books passage by connie willis salon books tempting fate. Passage quotes showing 17 of 7 thats what literature is. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. For example, to say nothing of the dog is a lighthearted victorian time travelling romantic comedy. Passage book by connie willis 6 available editions. Passage by connie willis, 9780553580518, download free ebooks, download free pdf epub ebook. Passage, connie willis shop online for books in australia. Im tempted to dub passage a neurological detective story with metaphysical leanings, but even that description goes too far in. The novel won the locus award for best novel in 2002, was shortlisted for the nebula award in 2001, and received nominations for the hugo, campbell, and clarke awards in 2002.
Doomsday book by connie willis january 31, 2011 at 7. Most of us would rather not spend a lot of time contemplating death, but the characters in connie williss novel passage make a living at it. So what can i tell you without messing up your reading experience. Connie willis audio books, best sellers, author bio. Passage has 6 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Passage by connie willis i recently reread the classic sciencefiction novel passage by connie willis. It is the electrifying story of a psychologist who has devoted her life to. It is the electrifying story of a psychologist who has devoted her life to tracking death. In passage, like doomsday book, willis uses a screwball comedy plot in the service of tragedy. One of those rare, unforgettable novels that are as chilling as they are insightful, as thoughtprovoking as they are terrifying, awardwinning author connie williss passage is an astonishing blend of relentless suspense and cuttingedge science unlike anything youve ever read before. The oxford time travel series written by author connie willis consists of 4 novels and one novella altogether, which were published between the years 1982 and 2010. Connie willis has won major awards for her novels and short stories.
As a huge connie willis fan, i had been wanting to read passage for a long time and it didnt disappoint. I have a degree in linguistics, and i used to work in sales at a publishing company. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. She is best known for her sequence of timetravel stories including sf masterworks doomsday book and to say nothing of the dog and the hugo awardwinning diptych blackout and all clear. Passage has 5 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Blackout and all cleara novel in two partsand doomsday book won both. The first novel of this series is titled as doomsday book. Joanna lander is a psychologist specializing in neardeath experiences.