Cranky Bookwyrm
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
To Say Nothing of the Dog by Connie Willis
To Say Nothing of the Dog defies easy categorization. It is a hard science fiction novel: the plot revolves around time travel, with its paradoxes and social effects as central to the actions of the characters. It is a romantic mystery novel: the lead characters have several mysteries to solve, which they do while falling in love referencing the great 1930′s mystery detective teams. It is a madcap comedy and it is a historical novel, set in 1880′s and 1940′s England. Above all, it is a delightful read and a book that stands up to multiple rereads.
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