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Blackout (All Clear, #1)

Connie Willis
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Blackout (All Clear, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2010

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Connie Willis

Blackout (All Clear, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2010
Book Details
Pages

491

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

England • 1940s

Publication Year

2010

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Blackout by Connie Willis is a science fiction novel set in Oxford, 2060. It follows three historians who time travel to different periods of World War II to observe critical events. As they experience wartime challenges, they encounter unforeseen complications that threaten their mission and survival.

Reviews & Readership

4.0

28,107 ratings

69%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Connie Willis' Blackout is celebrated for its intricate time travel narrative and rich historical detail, capturing World War II with immersive storytelling. However, readers note that the plot pacing can be slow, and some character arcs feel underdeveloped. Despite these flaws, the book remains a compelling addition to science fiction literature.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Blackout (All Clear, #1)?

Readers who enjoy time travel, historical fiction, and complex, intertwined storylines will find Blackout by Connie Willis captivating. Fans of The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger and 11/22/63 by Stephen King will appreciate the meticulous research and rich character development in this engaging novel.

4.0

28,107 ratings

69%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

491

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

England • 1940s

Publication Year

2010

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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