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Doomsday Book (Oxford Time Travel, #1)

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Science Fiction Historical Fiction Fiction Fantasy

by Connie Willis

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4.03 (33K ratings)
calendar_today 1992
description 578 pages

Doomsday Book by Connie Willis holds a highly rated rating of 4.03 out of 5, based on 33K reader ratings. First published in 1992. The book spans 578 pages.

About Doomsday Book

For Kivrin, preparing an on-site study of one of the deadliest eras in humanity's history was as simple as receiving inoculations against the diseases of the fourteenth century and inventing an alibi for a woman traveling alone. For her instructors in the twenty-first century, it meant painstaking calculations and careful monitoring of the rendezvous location where Kivrin would be received.But a crisis strangely linking past and future strands Kivrin in a bygone age as her fellows try desperately to rescue her. In a time of superstition and fear, Kivrin--barely of age herself--finds she has become an unlikely angel of hope during one of history's darkest hours.Connie Willis draws upon her understanding of the universalities of human nature to explore the ageless issues of evil, suffering, and the indomitable will of the human spirit.

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Author Connie Willis
Published 1992
Pages 578
Genres Science Fiction, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy
Average Rating 4.03 / 5.00
Total Ratings 33,000

Reader Ratings & Analysis

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33K ratings
With a rating of 4.03, Doomsday Book is rated below the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 4.01, it performs on par.

How It Compares

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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is Doomsday Book?

Doomsday Book is categorized as Science Fiction, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.

Is Doomsday Book worth reading?

Based on 33K reader ratings, Doomsday Book has an average score of 4.03 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."

How many pages is Doomsday Book?

Doomsday Book has 578 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.

Who wrote Doomsday Book?

Doomsday Book was written by Connie Willis. It was first published in 1992.

What is the ISBN for Doomsday Book?

The ISBN-13 for Doomsday Book is 9780553562740.0.

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