This was the first Connie Willis book I ever read, and I absolutely fell in love with. Time travel, the Middle Ages... oh, I was absolutely hooked. :)
My second was Passage (another serious, and not time-travel), and then To Say Nothing of the Dog, which threw me because I had no idea that Willis did tongue-in-cheek humor. I like that book better upon reflection. Still think Blackout and All Clear is overly stuffed and could've been one book, but there is nice emotional pay-off.
I read this back in 2011, and while I really enjoyed it, I echo your sentiments about Mr. Dunsworth's storyline. His trying to coax information out of the sick technician felt so loonngg and tedious. I really liked the rest of the story though. And that ending! :( That was heart-wrenching.
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My second was Passage (another serious, and not time-travel), and then To Say Nothing of the Dog, which threw me because I had no idea that Willis did tongue-in-cheek humor. I like that book better upon reflection. Still think Blackout and All Clear is overly stuffed and could've been one book, but there is nice emotional pay-off.
Bellwether was an absolute hoot!
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