Connie Willis è un'autrice di fantascienza americana, celebrata per la sua distintiva miscela di umorismo e profonda intuizione. Le sue narrazioni spesso approfondiscono le complessità del viaggio nel tempo, esplorando lo scontro tra i propositi razionali e la natura spesso assurda del comportamento umano. Willis eccelle nel creare prosa accessibile e personaggi accattivanti, ambientando le sue storie in mondi meticolosamente realizzati dove la logica affronta sfide inaspettate. La sua magistrale applicazione della commedia dei costumi all'interno della fantascienza consolida il suo status di voce significativa nella letteratura contemporanea.
Set against a backdrop of alien invasions and conspiracies, this novel explores the absurd beliefs that people hold, some of which might surprisingly hold a grain of truth. The story combines humor and intrigue, showcasing the author's trademark wit and imaginative storytelling. As characters navigate a world filled with outlandish ideas, readers are invited to question the nature of reality and belief itself, all while enjoying a captivating narrative from a celebrated award-winning author.
The narrative offers a unique perspective on the War of the Worlds through the eyes of various celebrity eyewitnesses worldwide. These accounts provide a blend of personal experiences and dramatic interpretations of the Martian invasion, capturing the chaos and fear that ensued. The book combines elements of science fiction with real-world celebrity culture, creating an engaging retelling of H.G. Wells' classic tale while exploring themes of fame, perception, and the human response to extraterrestrial threats.
Svižně napsaný příběh se odehrává se v blízké budoucnosti, kdy bude možné, k nepřetržité komunikaci a dostupnosti přes sociální sítě, i neustálému vylepšování technologií, podstoupit operativní zákrok, který propojí partnery tak, aby vnímali pocity a myšlenky druhého.
Právě to nabídne Briddey Flanniganové její přítel Trent namísto zásnubního prstenu. Briddey je nadšená, vždyť EED zákrok prohloubí jejich vzájemnou lásku a umožní jim dokonalé souznění. K zasnoubení má dojít po úspěšném navázání spojení po operaci. Briddey navíc doufá, že se tím konečně dostane z dosahu přílišné péče a starostlivosti své irské rodiny. Jenomže věci se nakonec nevyvinou přesně podle plánu. Po probuzení z narkózy čeká Briddey překvapení: k propojení sice došlo, ale zcela jinému, než předpokládala.
Od té chvíle se rozjíždí napínavý a vtipný příběh, který převrátí Briddeyin dosavadní život naruby a dovede ji k zásadnímu přehodnocení pohledu na lidi kolem sebe.
This collection of stories from Connie Willis contains: 'A Letter from the Clearys', 'At the Rialto', 'Death on the Nile', 'The Soul Selects', 'Her own Society', 'Fire Watch' and more.
Jedenáct povídek Connie Willisové, doslova zavalených řadou literárních ocenění, vám přináší překvapivé příběhy, v nichž se z nemožného stává možné a z možného nemožné. Je přece téměř nepředstavitelné, že by z Ameriky zmizely obytné vozy. Myslíte, že mimozemšťané podléhají pozemské módě? Že jsou schopni pochopit naši hudbu? Čtenářky by jistě ocenily možnost řídit svůj hormonální cyklus – v této knize to jde. Metro považujeme za běžný způsob dopravy ve městech řadící se k vymoženostem moderní doby, ale první tunely v Londýně byly vyhloubeny v polovině 19. století. Nepodobají se tak trochu Altamiře nebo Býčí skále?
Sbírka zahrnuje nejznámější kratší práce z autorčiny bohaté literární kariéry, od povídek, s nimiž si rychle vybudovala jméno jedné z nejvýraznějších představitelek moderní fikce, až po vyspělá díla po všech stránkách vyzrálé a všeobecně uznávané spisovatelky.
Winner of the Nebula Award Traveling back in time, from Oxford circa 2060 into the thick of World War II, was a routine excursion for three British historians eager to study firsthand the heroism and horrors of the Dunkirk evacuation and the London Blitz. But getting marooned in war-torn 1940 England has turned Michael Davies, Merope Ward, and Polly Churchill from temporal tourists into besieged citizens struggling to survive Hitler’s devastating onslaught. And now there’s more to worry about than just getting back home: The impossibility of altering past events has always been a core belief of time-travel theory—but it may be tragically wrong. When discrepancies in the historical record begin cropping up, it suggests that one or all of the future visitors have somehow changed the past—and, ultimately, the outcome of the war. Meanwhile, in 2060 Oxford, the stranded historians’ supervisor, Mr. Dunworthy, frantically confronts the seemingly impossible task of rescuing his students—three missing needles in the haystack of history. The thrilling time-tripping adventure that began with Blackout now hurtles to its stunning resolution in All Clear.
The Nebula and Hugo Award-winning author of "The Doomsday Book" returns with an epic time-traveling story that follows three researchers from the future who are stranded in the past during World War II.
Sf thriller exploring our greatest journey and our greatest mystery -- death itself -- from the winner of both the Hugo and the Nebula awards. Psychologist Dr Joanna Lander has spent two years at Mercy General Hospital studying patients who have been declared clinically dead but then revived. Many have had near-death experiences, NDEs, which are remarkably similar the world over. Then brilliant young neurologist Richard Wright discovers a way to induce an NDE using psychoactive drugs. He's convinced that NDEs are a survival mechanism, and that through them more patients might be brought back from the edge of death. Patients like Joanna's young friend Masie, who is almost certain to die before she gets the heart transplant she desperately needs. So when Joanna realizes that Richard's project is under threat due to a shortage of suitable subjects, she volunteers to take the dangerous journey to the limits of knowledge herself. Immediately fascinated by her simulated near-death experiences, Joanna becomes increasingly desperate to discover the meaning behind the strangely familiar images and feelings she encounters. As she begins to unravel the mystery, her sense of dread grows. Becau
Featuring a blend of new and previously published tales, this collection showcases Connie Willis's award-winning storytelling through eight imaginative Christmas stories. Each narrative reinterprets classic themes of generosity and goodwill, emphasizing the enduring strength of love and compassion during the holiday season. With two original stories, readers can expect a delightful exploration of the magic and spirit of Christmas.
Connie Willis' Hugo and Nebula Award-winning Doomsday Book uses time travel for a serious look at how people connect with each other. In this Hugo-winning companion to that novel, she offers a completely different kind of time travel adventure: a delightful romantic comedy that pays hilarious homage to Jerome K. Jerome's Three Men in a Boat.When too many jumps back to 1940 leave 21st century Oxford history student Ned Henry exhausted, a relaxing trip to Victorian England seems the perfect solution. But complexities like recalcitrant rowboats, missing cats, and love at first sight make Ned's holiday anything but restful - to say nothing of the way hideous pieces of Victorian art can jeopardize the entire course of history.
