Passage by connie willis, 9780553580518, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The basic premise seemed a bit oversimplified for a neurosurgeon to let himself fall into and there was a lot of repetition near the end to where it felt a bit like todays favorite genre the gaming puzzle format. Its the people who went before us, tapping out messages from the past, from beyond the grave, trying to tell us about life and death. Connie willis passage is a suspense novel in the same way that alfred hitchcocks psycho is a slasher movie. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading passage. Love connie willis, but this was just good having said that, good is still pretty good. Written by connie willis, audiobook narrated by dina pearlman. The people in this book died over sixty years ago, in. Passage quotes by connie willis meet your next favorite book. Connie willis books list of books by author connie willis.
Jul 26, 2012 in passage, like doomsday book, willis uses a screwball comedy plot in the service of tragedy, and here williss theme of misdirected communication is central and vital and drives the plot. 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 meet your next favorite book. Constance elaine trimmer willis born december 31, 1945, commonly known as connie willis, is an american science fiction and fantasy writer. Passage by connie willis 2002, hardcover for sale online ebay. Lincolns dreams doomsday book impossible things uncharted territory remake bellwether fire watch to say nothing of the dog. Her other works include passage, doomsday book, lincolns dreams, bellwether, impossible things, remake, uncharted territory, to say nothing of the dog, fire watch, and miracle and other christmas stories. 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. Im tempted to dub passage a neurological detective story with metaphysical leanings, but even that description goes too far in nailing down this mercurial. Passage was quite a page turner and very engaging from beginning to end. It was released by the bantam spectra publishers in the year 1992. Connie willis is a member of the science fiction hall of fame and a. An interview with connie willis, part ii smart bitches. Passage by connie willis smart bitches, trashy books.
Passage by connie willis reading guidebook club discussion. Passage is one of my favorite books, but if i had known what it was about when i picked it up, i never would have read it. Passage has 6 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. We expect a lot from connie willis because shes so good, and passage s payoff is incrediblethe ending will leave you breathless, and more than a little haunted. Passage book by connie willis 6 available editions half. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Her first shortstory collection, fire watch, was a new york times notable book. Connie willis books passage by connie willis salon books tempting fate. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Joanna lander, a clinical psychologist at denvers mercy general hospital, studies patients whove had near death experiences ndes. A choice of futures by and about women edited by connie willis and sheila williams is an anthology containing ten stories featuring strong female protagonists.
Willis, a multiple nebula and hugo award winning author and a sfwa grand master. 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. Connie willis is one of science fictions most decorated authors, with a staggering eleven hugos and seven nebula awards to her name. Passage by connie willis, 9780553580518, download free ebooks, download free pdf epub ebook. Passage quotes showing 17 of 7 thats what literature is. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial.
Passage masterfully blends tragedy, humor, and fear in an unforgettable meditation on humanity and death. In passage, like doomsday book, willis uses a screwball comedy plot in the service of tragedy, and here williss theme of misdirected. Passage is a science fiction novel by connie willis, published in 2001. Passage by connie willis i recently reread the classic sciencefiction novel passage by connie willis. Its mainly focused on two doctors who are studying near death experiences ndrs and the possibility of life after death. In this book, willis recounts her trip to roswell, new mexico complete with pictures. May 01, 2001 passage was quite a page turner and very engaging from beginning to end. 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. 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.
Joanna lander, a psychiatrist who researches neardeath experiences ndes at the tortuous mercy general hospital, teams up with a young and brilliant neurologist named richard wright who has taken nde research. One of those rare, unforgettable novels that are as chilling as they are insightful, as thoughtprovoking as they are terrifying, awardwinning author connie willis s passage is an astonishing blend of relentless suspense and cuttingedge science unlike anything youve ever read before. She has won eleven hugo awards and seven nebula awards for particular worksmore major sf awards than any other writer most recently the best novel hugo and nebula awards for blackoutall clear 2010. Despite the length of this and some of her other works, connie willis proves herself, in passage, to be a writer for whom less is truly more. 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 isbn 9780553580518 pdf epub connie willis ebook. Connie willis novels could be categorized into two basic premises. Jun 24, 2015 discovering an authors body of work can be intimidating, especially for some one as prolific as connie willis. The first novel of this series is titled as doomsday book. Our book clubs page for to say nothing of the dog by connie willis the connie willis page science fiction weekly interview. Its a slow paced book with relatable characters and a very interesting and well researched plotline. 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 abject heartbreak or you could get passage, which defies category.
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. A novel by connie willis and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. New contemporary, nearmainstream outing for the celebrated author of to say nothing of the dog 1997, etc. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read passage. See all books authored by connie willis, including doomsday book, and to say nothing of the dog, and more on.
Joanna lander is a psychologist specializing in neardeath experiences. 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. Connie willis has won major awards for her novels and short stories. An interview with connie willis, part ii by carrie s aug 8, 20 at 2. Connie willis audio books, best sellers, author bio.
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