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Crosstalk

By: Connie Willis
Narrated by: Mia Barron
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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 fiancé 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 fiancé, Briddey finds herself hearing the actual thoughts of one of the nerdiest techs in her office. And that's the least of her problems.

©2016 Connie Willis (P)2016 Recorded Books Contemporary Contemporary Romance Fantasy Fiction Genetic Engineering Romance Romantic Comedy Science Fiction Comedy Witty

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"An engaging and satirical look at relationships, technology, and connectivity in the digital age is expertly narrated by Mia Barron.... Barron does an outstanding job of distinguishing between the conversations in Briddey's head and those happening in real life as well as adding authenticity to each of the characters Briddey interacts with." ( AudioFile)
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Love Connie Willis books and this was a very enjoyable listen. I have now purchased the paperback to read too. Interesting storyline as always. The narration grated a little at times but was generally ok.

Enjoyable

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I absolutely loved Domesday by Connie Willis so this book was a total surprise. And totally out of my usual reading style. I'm glad I stuck with it as at the beginning I really didn't like the style, the characters or, actually, even the narration. But over time I'm it grew on me to the extent that I began to walk faster and longer so just so that I could listen to it. It would make an excellent film.

Glad I stayed with it.

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loved the whole idea, would have loved more sci-fi and a bit more of the romance at the end

2.5

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I love this book. Despite it driving me crazy with sci-fi neuroscience and occasional paradoxes/things that just don't make sense when you think about them, I read this book twice and listened to it once within a week and a half. No spoilers, but I found the romance really engaging and fun. Willis' settings are vivid, and as always, all the little details are there if the reader wants to do some detective work to figure out what's happened before the main character gets there.

That said, I was really disappointed in the reader. I felt her interpretation of my favourite character was quite counter to his behaviour in the book - where he's meant to be kind, he sounds quite gruff. But more than anything, her tone lacked the excitement that propels Willis' books forward - that edge-of-the-seat feeling that kept me up until three AM when I first read it just wasn't there.

Buy the book instead! It's definitely a good read.

Sad choice in reader

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I’ve really enjoyed the other Connie Willis books that I’ve read and love the conceit of this story, but am halfway through and finding it quite repetitive and slow. The protagonist is frustrating and I feel as if I’m just listening to the same conversation on repeat, seems like an overly padded shorter story. Still nicely written and I’d still always pick up another of her books.

Not the best Connie Willis

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