tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post7665428089493878756..comments2024-03-28T22:42:54.810-07:00Comments on Bitter Tea and Mystery: To Say Nothing of the Dog: Connie WillisTracyKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-91323117082499199372018-03-05T13:22:51.924-08:002018-03-05T13:22:51.924-08:00Moira, I looked around and it seems that only two ...Moira, I looked around and it seems that only two of her books are a normal length. Lincoln's Dreams and Bellwether, and I know nothing about either one. I like her writing well enough I could end up reading all of her books, but that could take a while.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-89362511150988040552018-03-03T13:27:17.416-08:002018-03-03T13:27:17.416-08:00I did like this book, but with reservations, not a...I did like this book, but with reservations, not as much as you did, and I thought it was too long. But am still thinking I might read another by her some time- are there any short ones?Clothes In Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14680610242823846662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-4366716769940487432018-02-27T22:15:07.262-08:002018-02-27T22:15:07.262-08:00I agree, Col, and anyway you have plenty of books ...I agree, Col, and anyway you have plenty of books to read instead. I am glad there is someone out there with as many (or more) books on the TBR pile as I have. TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-52437170303936013202018-02-27T22:13:35.085-08:002018-02-27T22:13:35.085-08:00I am looking forward to it, Susan. I was rereading...I am looking forward to it, Susan. I was rereading a bit of the book when I returned it to my husband last night and thinking I could re-read it right away. But... also looking forward to Blackout and All Clear, which will take me a while to get through.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-11391968099254004032018-02-27T22:10:15.555-08:002018-02-27T22:10:15.555-08:00Glad you enjoyed it, but I don't think this is...Glad you enjoyed it, but I don't think this is an author for me.col2910https://www.blogger.com/profile/06422138069939709043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-29689658403047147072018-02-27T06:28:15.649-08:002018-02-27T06:28:15.649-08:00Some nice little side trips in To Say Nothing of t...Some nice little side trips in To Say Nothing of the Dog. <br /><br />Yes, be prepared to read it again, after Blackout/All Clear.Susan Dhttp://www.susandaly.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-78716846058012665242018-02-26T19:07:52.083-08:002018-02-26T19:07:52.083-08:00That is my plan, Debbie. I hope to read Blackout i...That is my plan, Debbie. I hope to read Blackout in March and All Clear soon after that. I saw your thoughts on the books at your blog. TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-43660418517050118182018-02-26T19:04:08.734-08:002018-02-26T19:04:08.734-08:00I knew I was taking a chance on these books, Margo...I knew I was taking a chance on these books, Margot. In addition to lots of recommendations, some people really don't like these books. So I just had to try one to see if they worked for me.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-37378467018197649282018-02-26T19:01:57.117-08:002018-02-26T19:01:57.117-08:00That did surprise me too, Kay. I guess the way tec...That did surprise me too, Kay. I guess the way technology is moving so fast these days, it might be possible. The length of the books was initially a deterrent for me, but so many people recommended them I thought I should try them. And except for the first one, Doomsday Book, my husband had copies already so I did not have to look around for them.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-62959536570728575742018-02-26T12:42:31.408-08:002018-02-26T12:42:31.408-08:00Cath, many reviews I read say that they have read ...Cath, many reviews I read say that they have read the books out of order, and especially with those two I see little connection. There are one or two characters in common but there are no plot points (that I remember) that would mean that they had to be read in order. To Say Nothing of the Dog is much more fun. Upbeat. Both can be frustrating at times.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-26939587662178174122018-02-26T12:32:32.866-08:002018-02-26T12:32:32.866-08:00Me too, Janet. I am sure I will reread it someday....Me too, Janet. I am sure I will reread it someday.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-12218241003719048552018-02-26T08:45:38.142-08:002018-02-26T08:45:38.142-08:00I love Connie Willis' time travel and greatly ...I love Connie Willis' time travel and greatly enjoyed this. But I loved <i>Blackout</i> and <i>All Clear</i> even more. Do read them back-to-back. Debbie Rodgershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15630059470408161434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-12609034016247886712018-02-26T08:11:24.462-08:002018-02-26T08:11:24.462-08:00Like Kay, I've never read these books, Tracy. ...Like Kay, I've never read these books, Tracy. But this one does sound intriguing. Speculative fiction, when it's done well, can be fantastic. And I have to say: I love the title.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-91813283988711613482018-02-26T04:03:58.591-08:002018-02-26T04:03:58.591-08:00I have heard about these books for years, but neve...I have heard about these books for years, but never taken the time for them. I should. It's interesting that time travel is available in 2050 in the book. That's a lot closer now than it was in 1997. Who knows? LOLKayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-14246173029878522122018-02-26T03:07:02.492-08:002018-02-26T03:07:02.492-08:00Ah, I didn't realise there was a connection be...Ah, I didn't realise there was a connection between this and The Domesday Book. Is it necessary to read that before To Say Nothing of the Dog do you think? I have both but was planning to read TSNotD first, soonish to be honest after your excellent review. Cathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06371069000185280668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-59442487190611008192018-02-25T16:40:39.544-08:002018-02-25T16:40:39.544-08:00Loved this book.Loved this book.Mac n' Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05732924562630675589noreply@blogger.com