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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Very good comedy from WillisBy D. G. HulanIn a not-too-distant future, a simple outpatient procedure implants a device that increases empathy between two people who have the same device implanted. This becomes very popular among couples in a romantic relationship who can afford it. Briddey Flanigan is delighted when her boyfriend Trent suggests their undergoing the proceduremdash;but when she wakes up from the anesthesia, and tries to contact Trent emotionally, instead she finds herself in full telepathic communication with someone else altogethermdash;a guy she knows, but doesnrsquo;t even like very much, much less love. Itrsquo;s a very funny story, something like Thorne Smith updated. I highly recommend this to people who like comedy, though some may find it over the topmdash;I didnrsquo;t.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Good read...in spite of itself!By Robin Patterson NoletIrsquo;m a huge Connie Willis fan. Therersquo;s no arguing Willis knows her genre as one of the most award winning Sci-Fi authors out there (Nebula, Hugo, etc.) Irsquo;m particularly fond of her time-travel adventures. I canrsquo;t imagine anyone who does it better with books that are chocked full of fascinating history (i.e , To Say Nothing of the Dog, Blackout, etc.)mdash;my mind is boggled by the extensive research she must have done to prepare to tackle some of these subjects (The Black Plague, Victorian England, The Blitz!). But she knows how itrsquo;s done.Clearly this latest, Crosstalk, took some in-depth research to understand the concepts and history behind the science and myth that propels this tale of a near future where a small implant in our brains can ramp up the emotional ties between two people. But Ms. Willis is creating a future, not tweaking a past, and sometimes that works and sometimes...it still works, but it puts her readers to the test, as she does this time around.Our heroine, Briddey, is persuaded by what she thinks is love to receive a surgical implant that will enhance her empathetic connection to her co-worker and (hopefully) soon-to-be fianceacute;, Trent. But therersquo;s more going on with Trentrsquo;s proposal than she realizes and she soon discovers why the company geek, C.B., tried so hard to persuade her from having the procedure done. Briddey finds herself connected to a whole lot more than Trentrsquo;s emotions, but shersquo;s also finding out who really cares about her, and what real love truly means.Great concept, right? But throw in the MOST annoying family and co-workers, mix with more guessing and second guessing and interrupting just when a character is about to reveal vital info (MULTIPLE times!), and stir it all together with far more words than are necessary and you have a recipe to stress and challenge even the most ardent Connie Willis fan. But I persevered! And I was glad to finally reach the end and a satisfying conclusion, if not also one constantly interrupted by another family member! (I get it...maybe all this confusion is designed to make us feel some of what Briddey feels, but still...).So here's my advice about this book. If you love Connie Willis read it-you gotta, itrsquo;s part of the package of being a fan. If you love Sci-Fi in general, you might love this. Wersquo;re not talking Classic Sci-Fi here (Dune, War of the Worlds, 1984), itrsquo;s a future thatrsquo;s right around the corner...but contemporary references probably will date this book in an equally not too distant future. If you love characters-and relationships-worth rooting for, this fits the bill too. But if you donrsquo;t have patience with a little more of the written word than really is necessary and endless rehashing of facts and science...maybe you should start with Doomsday Book.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Another hit for Connie WillisBy Elizabeth E. NugentAfter the first chapter do this, I was afraid it was going to be again. But I'm glad I persisted, because it's not. (Not that I didn't love Bellwether - it's one of my favorites.) It does have a little bit of the same feel of being trapped in a Chinese puzzle where every turn leads to a different dead end, until it suddenly all fits together. The end was maybe a little rushed, or maybe I was just too anxious to see what happened next to fully appreciate it. I'm starting it again now to try to finish it a little slower.

Science fiction icon Connie Willis brilliantly mixes a speculative plot, the wit of Nora Ephron, and the comedic flair of P. G. Wodehouse in Crosstalkmdash;a genre-bending novel that pushes social media, smartphone technology, and twenty-four-hour availability to hilarious and chilling extremes as one young woman abruptly finds herself with way more connectivity than she ever desired.NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY NPR In the not- too-distant future, a simple outpatient procedure to increase empathy between romantic partners has become all the rage. And Briddey Flannigan is delighted when her boyfriend, Trent, suggests undergoing the operation prior to a marriage proposalmdash;to enjoy better emotional connection and a perfect relationship with complete communication and understanding. But things donrsquo;t quite work out as planned, and Briddey finds herself connected to someone else entirelymdash;in a way far beyond what she signed up for. It is almost more than she can handlemdash;especially when the stress of managing her all-too-eager-to-communicate-at-all-times family is already burdening her brain. But thatrsquo;s only the beginning. As things go from bad to worse, she begins to see the dark side of too much information, and to realize that lovemdash;and communicationmdash;are far more complicated than she ever imagined.Praise for Crosstalkldquo;A rollicking send-up of obsessive cell phone usage in too-near-future America . . . [Connie] Willisrsquo;s canny incorporation of scientific lore, and a riotous cast . . . make for an engaging girl-finally- finds-right-boy story thatrsquo;s unveiled with tact and humor. Willis juxtaposes glimpses of claimed historical telepaths with important reflections about the ubiquity of cell phones and the menace that unscrupulous developers of technology pose to privacy, morality, and emotional stability.rdquo;mdash;Publishers Weekly ldquo;An exhilarating and laugh-inducing read . . . one of those rare books that will keep you up all night long because you canrsquo;t bear to put it down.rdquo;mdash;Portland Book Review ldquo;A fun technological fairy tale.rdquo;mdash;BookPage ldquo;One of the funniest SF novels in years.rdquo;mdash;LocusPraise for Connie Willis ldquo;A novelist who can plot like Agatha Christie and whose books possess a bounce and stylishness that Preston Sturges might envy.rdquo;mdash;The Washington Post ldquo;If anyone can be named lsquo;best writer of the age,rsquo; itrsquo;s Connie Willis.rdquo;mdash;Analog ldquo;One of Americarsquo;s finest writers . . . Willis can tell a story so packed with thrills, comedy, drama and a bit of red herring that the result is apt to satisfy the most discriminating, and hungry, reader.rdquo;mdash;The Denver Post ldquo;Willis can tell a story like no other. . . . One of her specialties is sparkling, rapid-fire dialogue; another, suspenseful plotting; and yet another, dramatic scenes so fierce that they burn like after-images in the readerrsquo;s memory.rdquo;mdash;The Village Voice ldquo;The Best of Connie Willis? Isnrsquo;t that like sorting through diamonds?rdquo;mdash;Lytherus ldquo;A rollicking send-up of obsessive cell phone usage in too-near-future America . . . [Connie] Willisrsquo;s canny incorporation of scientific lore, and a riotous cast . . . make for an engaging girl-finally-finds-right-boy story thatrsquo;s unveiled with tact and humor. Willis juxtaposes glimpses of claimed historical telepaths with important reflections about the ubiquity of cell phones and the menace that unscrupulous developers of technology pose to privacy, morality, and emotional stability.rdquo;mdash;Publishers Weeklynbsp;ldquo;An exhilarating and laugh- inducing read . . . one of those rare books that will keep you up all night long because you canrsquo;t bear to put it down.rdquo;mdash;Portland Book ldquo;A fun technological fairy tale.rdquo;mdash;BookPage ldquo;One of the funniest SF novels in years.rdquo;mdash;LocusPraise for Connie Willis ldquo;A novelist who can plot like Agatha Christie and whose books possess a bounce and stylishness that Preston Sturges might envy.rdquo;mdash;The Washington Post ldquo;If anyone can be named lsquo;best science fiction writer of the age,rsquo; itrsquo;s Connie Willis.rdquo;mdash;Analog ldquo;One of Americarsquo;s finest writers . . . Willis can tell a story so packed with thrills, comedy, drama and a bit of red herring that the result is apt to satisfy the most discriminating, and hungry, reader.rdquo;mdash;The Denver Post nbsp; ldquo;Willis can tell a story like no other. . . . One of her specialties is sparkling, rapid-fire dialogue; another, suspenseful plotting; and yet another, dramatic scenes so fierce that they burn like after-images in the readerrsquo;s memory.rdquo;mdash;The Village Voice nbsp; ldquo;The Best of Connie Willis? Isnrsquo;t that like sorting through diamonds?rdquo;mdash;LytherusFrom the Inside FlapBriddey Flannigan is an expert in communication, working on the frontlines of the smartphone arms race at a major telecom company. When the new boyfriend she's bonded over an upcoming product launch withthe dreamy Trent Worthproposes after just six weeks, her main concern is keeping the snoopy office gossips from alerting her family, the sure-to-disapprove Flannigan clan. The issue is that Trent hasn't proposed marriage, he's proposed something far more intimate: an EED. A simple surgical procedure that allows an emotionally bonded couple to sense each other's feelings. What could go wrong? Everything]]at least, according to her family members and C.B. Schwartz, the eccentric genius who works out of her company's basement. Briddey decides it might be easier to just get the EED done fast, and have some relative peace and quiet with Trent as they race to outdo Apple's new phone. Too bad it turns out her familyand C.B.may have had a point. Briddey leaves the surgery with a far different outcome than she could ever have planned. Beloved, multiple Hugo- and Nebula Award-winner Connie Willis's unparalleled wit and ability to create unforgettable characters are at their peak in this timely new romantic comedy. Crosstalk will indeed have everyone talking, with its incisive and hilarious commentary on not just matters of the heart but our culture's obsession with making the private into the public. The Subterranean Press edition will be signed by the author and limited to 500 numbered copies.About the AuthorConnie Willis is a member of the Science Fiction Hall of Fame and a Grand Master of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America. She has received seven Nebula awards and eleven Hugo awards for her fiction; Blackout and All Clearmdash;a novel in two partsmdash;and Doomsday Book won both. Her other works include , Lincolnrsquo;s Dreams, Bellwether, , , Uncharted Territory, To Say Nothing of the Dog, , and Miracle and Other Christmas Stories. Connie Willis lives with her family in Colorado, where she deals on a daily basis with the delights (and the more maddening aspects) of our modern oh-so-connected world.

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