Connie Willis Libros

En El apagón, la gran dama de la ciencia ficción, Connie Willis, envió a tres historiadores de Oxford en el año 2060 a la Segunda Guerra Mundial. En este trepidante viaje en el tiempo, Michael Davies, Merope Ward y Polly Churchill quedan atrapados en 1940, intentando sobrevivir a los bombardeos de Hitler y liberar Londres de su yugo mientras hacen lo posible por encontrar de nuevo el camino de regreso a casa. En Cese de alerta, la situación se ha hecho aún más grave, y viviremos las consecuencias de aquel periplo en que nuestros protagonistas se vieron atrapados, ya que parece que todos ellos afectaron, de algún modo, el pasado, cambiando el resultado de la guerra y, en consecuencia, el curso de la historia.

The narrative explores the impact of aerial bombardment on a love affair, highlighting how the chaos of war transforms the mundane into something noble while simultaneously undermining the couple's relationship. After three years of successfully navigating the threats to their bond, they face a new challenge: surviving a bombing that leaves them trapped in a collapsed building. The story delves into the complexities of love and survival amidst the horrors of war, questioning the nature of their connection when faced with life and death.

Brings together short stories from Joe Haldeman, Connie Willis, Lois McMaster Bujold, Suzy McKee Charnas and other winners of the Hugo Awards, one of the top prizes for science fiction. Original.

The narrative offers a unique perspective on the War of the Worlds through the eyes of various celebrity eyewitnesses worldwide. These accounts provide a blend of personal experiences and dramatic interpretations of the Martian invasion, capturing the chaos and fear that ensued. The book combines elements of science fiction with real-world celebrity culture, creating an engaging retelling of H.G. Wells' classic tale while exploring themes of fame, perception, and the human response to extraterrestrial threats.

Connie Willis' Hugo and Nebula Award-winning Doomsday Book uses time travel for a serious look at how people connect with each other. In this Hugo-winning companion to that novel, she offers a completely different kind of time travel adventure: a delightful romantic comedy that pays hilarious homage to Jerome K. Jerome's Three Men in a Boat.When too many jumps back to 1940 leave 21st century Oxford history student Ned Henry exhausted, a relaxing trip to Victorian England seems the perfect solution. But complexities like recalcitrant rowboats, missing cats, and love at first sight make Ned's holiday anything but restful - to say nothing of the way hideous pieces of Victorian art can jeopardize the entire course of history.

Winner of six Nebula and two Hugo awards for her fiction, Connie Willis is acclaimed for her gifted imagination and bold invention. Here are eleven of her finest stories, surprising tales in which the impossible becomes real, the real becomes impossible, and strangeness lurks at every turn. The end of the world comes not with a bang but a series of whimpers over many years in "The Last of the Winnebagos." The terror of pain and dying gives birth to a startling truth about the nature of the stars, a principle known as the "Schwarzschild Radius." In "Spice Pogrom," an outrageous colony in outer space becomes the setting for a screwball comedy of bizarre complications, mistaken identities, far-too-friendly aliens--and even true love. The last of the Winnebagos -- Even the queen -- Schwarzschild radius -- Ado -- Spice pogrom -- Winter's tale -- Chance -- In the late Cretaceous -- Time out -- Jack -- At the Rialto

Connie Willis is celebrated for her versatile storytelling, blending screwball comedy with profound tragedy. Her works feature intricate plot twists and innovative science, all while showcasing memorable characters. Recognized as a Grand Master by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America and inducted into the Science Fiction Hall of Fame, Willis continues to make a significant impact in the literary world.

Journeying back in time to the year 1320, twenty-first century Oxford woman Kivrin arrives in the past during the outbreak of a deadly epidemic

Sf thriller exploring our greatest journey and our greatest mystery -- death itself -- from the winner of both the Hugo and the Nebula awards. Psychologist Dr Joanna Lander has spent two years at Mercy General Hospital studying patients who have been declared clinically dead but then revived. Many have had near-death experiences, NDEs, which are remarkably similar the world over. Then brilliant young neurologist Richard Wright discovers a way to induce an NDE using psychoactive drugs. He's convinced that NDEs are a survival mechanism, and that through them more patients might be brought back from the edge of death. Patients like Joanna's young friend Masie, who is almost certain to die before she gets the heart transplant she desperately needs. So when Joanna realizes that Richard's project is under threat due to a shortage of suitable subjects, she volunteers to take the dangerous journey to the limits of knowledge herself. Immediately fascinated by her simulated near-death experiences, Joanna becomes increasingly desperate to discover the meaning behind the strangely familiar images and feelings she encounters. As she begins to unravel the mystery, her sense of dread grows. Becau

Featuring a blend of new and previously published tales, this collection showcases Connie Willis's award-winning storytelling through eight imaginative Christmas stories. Each narrative reinterprets classic themes of generosity and goodwill, emphasizing the enduring strength of love and compassion during the holiday season. With two original stories, readers can expect a delightful exploration of the magic and spirit of Christmas.