Plot Summary

Doomsday Book

Connie Willis
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Doomsday Book

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1992

Book Brief

Connie Willis

Doomsday Book

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1992
Book Details
Pages

592

Format

Novel • Fiction

Period
Setting

England • 2050s

Publication Year

1992

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Doomsday Book by Connie Willis, historian Kivrin Engle travels from the twenty-first century to the fourteenth century to study medieval life but finds herself amidst a crisis connecting the past and present. Her instructors struggle to rescue her while Kivrin faces the fear and superstition of the era, challenging her resilience and spirit. The story involves depictions of widespread illness and death.

Mysterious

Melancholic

Contemplative

Emotional

Suspenseful

Reviews & Readership

4.2

67,328 ratings

76%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Connie Willis's Doomsday Book dazzles with its meticulous historical detail and compelling blend of science fiction and historical drama. Reviewers praise the vivid storytelling and emotional depth, yet note its pacing can be slow and narrative occasionally complex. While some find characters deeply engaging, others feel they lack development. Overall, it's an evocative, thought-provoking read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Doomsday Book?

Readers who enjoy The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger or Outlander by Diana Gabaldon would appreciate Doomsday Book by Connie Willis. Fans of time-travel narratives, historical settings, and richly developed characters will find this Hugo and Nebula Award-winning novel particularly enthralling.

4.2

67,328 ratings

76%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

592

Format

Novel • Fiction

Period
Setting

England • 2050s

Publication Year

1992

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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