Crosstalk, Connie Willis
Crosstalk, Connie Willis
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Crosstalk

Author: Connie Willis

Narrator: Mia Barron

Unabridged: 18 hr 45 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 10/04/2016

Synopsis

Part romantic comedy and part social satire, here one of science fiction's most lauded authors examines the consequences of having too much connectivity, and what happens in a world where, suddenly, nothing is private. One of science fiction's premiere humorists turns her eagle eye to the crushing societal implications of telepathy. In a not-too-distant future, a simple outpatient procedure that has been promised to increase empathy between romantic partners has become all the rage. So when Briddey Flannigan's fiance proposes that he and Briddey undergo the procedure, she is delighted! Only.the results aren't quite as expected. Instead of gaining an increased empathetic link with her fiance, Briddey finds herself hearing the actual thoughts of one of the nerdiest techs in her office. And that's the least of her problems.

About Connie Willis

Connie Willis is a member of the Science Fiction Hall of Fame and a Grand Master of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America. She has received seven Nebula awards and eleven Hugo awards for her fiction; Blackout and All Clear-a novel in two parts, and Doomsday Book won both. Her other works include Crosstalk, Passage, Lincoln's Dreams, Bellwether, Impossible Things, Remake, Uncharted Territory, To Say Nothing of the Dog, Fire Watch, The Best of Connie Willis, and A Lot Like Christmas. Willis lives with her family in Colorado.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Philip on February 06, 2018

2ish stars. This is ridiculous. Well obviously because it's farce, but if you ask me, it's more of an irritating, eye-roll ridiculous than a humorous one. In this book, Willis has the subtlety of a hand grenade and the nuance of a stick figure. It's a fast-paced romantic sci-fi comedy about telepathi......more

Goodreads review by Bradley on February 10, 2017

You know, I was worried that my being a total fanboy of Connie Willis would have unduly influenced any kind of review I might make for any new novel, but I never should have worried. At all. This is a Great SF Romantic Comedy, with all the best features of To Say Nothing of the Dog, at least with th......more

Goodreads review by Tadiana ✩Night Owl☽ on May 19, 2020

Review first posted on Fantasy Literature: In Crosstalk, Connie Willis’ near-future science fiction novel, the main character Briddey works for Commspan, a smartphone company that is anxious to compete with Apple. For the last six weeks Briddey has been in a whirlwind romance with Trent, a hot young......more

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