tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675736270871747288.post7199250994967139362..comments2023-09-13T00:42:00.979-07:00Comments on Col Reads: Book Review: TO SAY NOTHING OF THE DOG by Connie WillisCol (Col Reads)http://www.blogger.com/profile/03136923310179832040noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675736270871747288.post-34552140898042696012012-04-01T04:48:33.280-07:002012-04-01T04:48:33.280-07:00This sounds really fun, and I'm trying to inje...This sounds really fun, and I'm trying to inject a little more humour into my TBR so it could be just the ticket.Nose_in_a_bookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07154323912093068113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675736270871747288.post-72116476394560598032012-03-28T10:21:58.194-07:002012-03-28T10:21:58.194-07:00You see, this is why I rarely read series out of o...You see, this is why I rarely read series out of order (but I hadn't realized this was part of a series when I started). I think I'll go back and read The Doomsday Book soon.Col (Col Reads)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03136923310179832040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675736270871747288.post-36989196102372475252012-03-27T20:38:12.555-07:002012-03-27T20:38:12.555-07:00I would bet that The Doomsday Book does set up the...I would bet that The Doomsday Book does set up the time travel a bit more and that this one continues it because Blackout and All Clear talk even less about the mechanics of time travel than this one does. I think Willis didn't want to waste time repeating things. :) I love this book and hope to reread it soon because it really was hilarious. I'm glad you enjoyed it!Kristen M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02335598194501733541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675736270871747288.post-17979429165118205502012-03-27T18:00:04.989-07:002012-03-27T18:00:04.989-07:00One of the reasons I love book blogging is that it...One of the reasons I love book blogging is that it gets me to push my boundaries. I think this you'd really like this one!Col (Col Reads)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03136923310179832040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675736270871747288.post-49145136011660651022012-03-27T17:58:26.393-07:002012-03-27T17:58:26.393-07:00The title does just grab you, doesn't it? If y...The title does just grab you, doesn't it? If you're going to try a sci-fi title, this would be a good one.Col (Col Reads)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03136923310179832040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675736270871747288.post-27827756678918137352012-03-27T17:04:48.356-07:002012-03-27T17:04:48.356-07:00I've heard a lot about Connie Willis and for s...I've heard a lot about Connie Willis and for some reason haven't picked up any of her work. Must pick up soon. Carl's challenge gave me a wonderful opportunity to push my boundaries in what I thought I enjoyed, so I'm ready to regularly include sci-fi (or humor, in this case) into my reading experience.Natalie~Coffee and a Book Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12369504951819517390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675736270871747288.post-78806140248530165352012-03-27T15:40:03.905-07:002012-03-27T15:40:03.905-07:00I just absolutely love this title. Sci fi isn'...I just absolutely love this title. Sci fi isn't something I regularly read, but when you talk about how funny it is, I'm surely tempted. Adding to my library list! Thanks for broadening my horizons a bit.pickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01906861942472773405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675736270871747288.post-12724547925049544172012-03-27T11:22:45.270-07:002012-03-27T11:22:45.270-07:00It really is fun -- and a classic in the genre. I ...It really is fun -- and a classic in the genre. I hope you enjoy it!Col (Col Reads)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03136923310179832040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675736270871747288.post-37598355914824357592012-03-27T10:23:56.770-07:002012-03-27T10:23:56.770-07:00At first I thought I read this, but now I realize ...At first I thought I read this, but now I realize I haven't. It sounds like a fun read. Great review and thanks for adding another to my future reading list....sighhhhh(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675736270871747288.post-43521488853976729602012-03-27T08:53:34.153-07:002012-03-27T08:53:34.153-07:00I loved it too, Aarti. And as I said, I didn't...I loved it too, Aarti. And as I said, I didn't actually mind the sci fi inconsistencies, although I was thinking they might annoy a hardcore fan of the genre.Col (Col Reads)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03136923310179832040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675736270871747288.post-33375099291877648692012-03-27T07:43:14.212-07:002012-03-27T07:43:14.212-07:00I really loved this book- I guess I didn't thi...I really loved this book- I guess I didn't think so much about the time travel element because I was too busy laughing like crazy at everything that was happening. I definitely want to read The Doomsday Book.Aartihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02354873119188597611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675736270871747288.post-15636560997281684802012-03-27T04:55:19.810-07:002012-03-27T04:55:19.810-07:00Maybe The Doomsday Book explains more of the backg...Maybe The Doomsday Book explains more of the background of the time travel process? Perhaps I should have read it in advance of TSNOTD. But I highly recommend the book, either way!Col (Col Reads)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03136923310179832040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675736270871747288.post-78881485244228816532012-03-27T00:13:01.719-07:002012-03-27T00:13:01.719-07:00I've read one book by Willis, The Doomsday Boo...I've read one book by Willis, The Doomsday Book which I loved. She is on my wishlist (as an author, rather than a particular book) for reading more of in the future. This book sounds good fun. It seems to have a similar setting as The Doomsday Book.Leeswammes (Judith)http://leeswammes.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675736270871747288.post-46781992687652323952012-03-26T18:57:06.087-07:002012-03-26T18:57:06.087-07:00It definitely isn't what I think of when I thi...It definitely isn't what I think of when I think of "science fiction," Kathy, but in a good way. I totally enjoyed it!Col (Col Reads)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03136923310179832040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675736270871747288.post-52791881487178093812012-03-26T17:25:22.389-07:002012-03-26T17:25:22.389-07:00At first glance, I would have said it's not fo...At first glance, I would have said it's not for me, but after your review, I'd like to give it a try.bermudaonionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726401178972099557noreply@blogger.com