Helpful Score: 8
Definitely the most entertaining time travel book I've ever read - the witty, comedy-of-errors of Oscar Wilde mixed with complex, intellectual time travel genius. Willis ties up every loose end, answers every unanswered question, and leaves no paradox...animal lovers will especially love this one.
Helpful Score: 6
I'm glad someone convinced me to finally read this, because it really is a great read--and I had no idea a gag about a dog (there's also an important cat) could be stretched so far and to such great amusement. This turned out to be one of those books I just wanted to keep reading and reading; I'd finish one chapter and think "oh, just one more!" I loved the dry humor--so many times an amusing turn of phrase or allusion was just tossed in, waiting for me to either notice and get it or not. Time travel is not a concept that particularly interests me, but in this book, time travel itself is not really the point. It's a device that plays an important part in the story, but it's simply the starting point for a fun and complicated adventure that weaves together history, literature, poetry, mystery conventions, and romance.
Helpful Score: 4
Such a zany book, I really enjoyed it and had some laugh out loud moments. I loved Cyril and Princess Arjumand!
Helpful Score: 3
FABULOUS and fun read! Some time travel, some romance, great tales of Victorian England. I loved this book. If you read it, I suggest also picking up "Three Men in a Boat (To Say Nothing of the Dog)" by J.K. Jerome.
Helpful Score: 2
This book was witty and heartfelt and I loved it!
A simple (yet complex) story about time travel and the "incongruities" that can be caused by someone who means well.
In To Say Nothing of the Dog, you are immediately thrown into the story of Ned Henry, a time-traveling historian in the year 2057, who is looking for a specific artifact from the past. What follows is a intricate tale involving many unique and interesting characters, to say nothing of the dog. =)
This is the second book I've read by Connie Willis and I have to say, she is becoming one of my favorite authors.
A must-read!
A simple (yet complex) story about time travel and the "incongruities" that can be caused by someone who means well.
In To Say Nothing of the Dog, you are immediately thrown into the story of Ned Henry, a time-traveling historian in the year 2057, who is looking for a specific artifact from the past. What follows is a intricate tale involving many unique and interesting characters, to say nothing of the dog. =)
This is the second book I've read by Connie Willis and I have to say, she is becoming one of my favorite authors.
A must-read!