tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post1736970199544274658..comments2023-09-20T17:55:43.908-05:00Comments on BookLust: Joint Musings: Doomsday BookAartihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02354873119188597611noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-78997092841683587132013-04-23T15:44:47.596-05:002013-04-23T15:44:47.596-05:00Black out is awesome. Can't wait for that pos...Black out is awesome. Can't wait for that post!CarrieMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02837113743279702139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-39927240820421419422012-11-15T22:34:02.390-06:002012-11-15T22:34:02.390-06:00I'd never heard of this book, but someone else...I'd never heard of this book, but someone else (and not Marg) just mentioned it. It looks really interesting! I might have to add it to the vacation reading pile for next month.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-86738120084365461332012-11-09T05:45:43.406-06:002012-11-09T05:45:43.406-06:00Connie Willis is one of my favorite writers, and t...Connie Willis is one of my favorite writers, and this is my favorite book of hers. Great discussion! There are so many plots that wouldn't happen now because of cell phones, but it's true that they don't always work, they get broken, batteries go dead, cell phone service is down, etc. Some New Yorkers couldn't get cell phone service for a while the day after Sandy, right? That's a great point that sarah made that broken communication is a theme that runs through Connie Willis' books.Laurie Chttp://baystatera.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-2325647215518142152012-11-08T19:36:18.377-06:002012-11-08T19:36:18.377-06:00I LOVED this book when I read it years ago. I stil...I LOVED this book when I read it years ago. I still haven't read To Say Nothing of the Dog, but hopefully it will happen soon!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01974988315420539840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-87494542990938506112012-11-06T07:15:28.026-06:002012-11-06T07:15:28.026-06:00I don't want to read this post yet! I so want ...I don't want to read this post yet! I so want to read this book. Carehttp://bkclubcare.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-40662371641556234572012-11-06T06:19:36.778-06:002012-11-06T06:19:36.778-06:00I've seen discussions of the lack of technolog...I've seen discussions of the lack of technology in Willis' future settings before, and I think that part of the problem is that she had to keep the worldbuilding consistent. Mobile phones were just starting to become popular in the early 90's, but I guess she didn't predicted how popular they would become, and now she's kind of stuck with that. I say this because this lack was mentioned a lot in relation to Blackout/All Clear, which are more recent - and of course that only makes their absence stranger. Anyway, when it comes to comparing this a TSNotD, I agree with Teresa. I think I preferred it too, but this one moved me more.Ana S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16092495983972185943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-72505339375070184042012-11-05T17:56:30.190-06:002012-11-05T17:56:30.190-06:00The sudden and capricious nature of death was what...The sudden and capricious nature of death was what got to me about this book. Kivrin kept clinging to the stats about survival rates, but the lived experience goes so far beyond statistics. It was awful to watch that happen--and then to see that in the future all those technological advances couldn't halt death any better than the Medieval prayers could. <br /><br />I think that, like you both, I enjoyed To Say Nothing of the Dog more than this one. The narrative was tighter, overall. But this one was much more moving and intense, so it's hard to make comparisons. Teresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09896331683344872038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-37077371448572791952012-11-05T17:44:31.110-06:002012-11-05T17:44:31.110-06:00I've been reading so many YA books lately for ...I've been reading so many YA books lately for class and a few that deal with time travel. It got me thinking I need to find an ADULT book that deals with the topic, because I think time travel is super fun in literature. Never heard of the author before, but I'll add this to my list of Eventual Reads Once the Semester Is Over (a very long list...).Karihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03858788786888440257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-5480458601278477932012-11-05T17:28:05.039-06:002012-11-05T17:28:05.039-06:00I love what y'all say about the suddenness of ...I love what y'all say about the suddenness of death. I wasn't a huge fan of Doomsday Book -- or, to my unceasing sorrow, of Connie Willis generally -- but I agree that she did that aspect of it very well. Jennyhttp://jennysbooks.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-26966917976549674642012-11-05T14:27:40.167-06:002012-11-05T14:27:40.167-06:00I tried reading it once..got to page 4, I am so ba...I tried reading it once..got to page 4, I am so badBlodeueddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03435479623560871881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-45102142714151636692012-11-05T13:57:15.745-06:002012-11-05T13:57:15.745-06:00One of the main themes in Willis' books is com...One of the main themes in Willis' books is communication problems. So we don't get cell phones even in her more recent works - Blackout and All Clear. I do wish she had addressed that technology rather than just ignoring it, but I'm willing to forgive her because she's such a great writer.<br /><br />Colin is in Blackout - and oh my, he turned out to be a pretty fine adult indeed. Infact I would say adult Colin is my favourite literary character ever. sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03818420999930644450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-86295311531604946022012-11-05T13:05:25.803-06:002012-11-05T13:05:25.803-06:00This is one of my favourite books of all time, too...This is one of my favourite books of all time, too! I really enjoyed reading your thoughts on the book, both of you. Interesting that you both liked To Say Nothing of the Dog, which for me is enjoyable, but has none of the impact Doomsday Book does. I reread it for the third time a few years ago, and I found it as moving as ever. I think because it was set in the future, the lack of cell phones didn't trouble me - it wasn't commonly used until late in 1990's, and since Willis foresaw a world more interested in travel and health cures than communication I accepted it. I loved the idea of going back in time, and how she shows that it's different than how we interpret - that to me is one of the things that makes this book stand out for me. <br /><br />I'm glad you both enjoyed it so much! Susanhttp://www.susanflynn.blogspot.canoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-11428746972011549162012-11-05T12:47:20.551-06:002012-11-05T12:47:20.551-06:00I adored this book but I ought to do a reread -- i...I adored this book but I ought to do a reread -- it never felt dated to me, but I was so caught up in the emotion and story. I love that you two shared your thoughts, however late they might be! Such fun to read!Audrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07511122937603890352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-24807289741175933932012-11-05T08:46:38.777-06:002012-11-05T08:46:38.777-06:00This is one of my favorite books of all time, and ...This is one of my favorite books of all time, and I love that you guys read this together! I agree that it is a bit dated, but the parts of the story that take place in the past really got to me. That little girl...oh, I sobbed and sobbed. Great joint musings on this one today. Two of my favorite bloggers discussing my favorite book!Zibileehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07443338685890187334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-32763103883162112252012-11-05T06:57:06.878-06:002012-11-05T06:57:06.878-06:00This is absolutely one of my favorite books ever. ...This is absolutely one of my favorite books ever. I know what you mean about some aspects being dated, but I didn't feel that was central to the focus on what I saw to be the main themes, one of which IS the difficulties of communication. I think even if they had had cell phones, they wouldn't have been able to get enough reception bars or something! (I don't know if you are interested, but I list the themes as I see them in a post on my blog comparing Doomsday to the trilogy Kristin Lavransdatter, which also had to do with the Bubonic Plague.)rhapsodyinbookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07041412748239010264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-49068511262168045972012-11-05T05:26:12.908-06:002012-11-05T05:26:12.908-06:00I'm taking this book with me on my holiday thi...I'm taking this book with me on my holiday this week so I'll drop by after I finish. Can't wait to read it!sakurahttp://www.chasingbawa.comnoreply@blogger.com