Search - To Say Nothing of the Dog

I'm glad someone convinced me to finally read this, because it really is a great read--and I had no idea a gag about a dog (there's also an important cat) could be stretched so far and to such great amusement. This turned out to be one of those books I just wanted to keep reading and reading; I'd finish one chapter and think "oh, just one more!" I loved the dry humor--so many times an amusing turn of phrase or allusion was just tossed in, waiting for me to either notice and get it or not. Time travel is not a concept that particularly interests me, but in this book, time travel itself is not really the point. It's a device that plays an important part in the story, but it's simply the starting point for a fun and complicated adventure that weaves together history, literature, poetry, mystery conventions, and romance.

Definitely the most entertaining time travel book I've ever read - the witty, comedy-of-errors of Oscar Wilde mixed with complex, intellectual time travel genius. Willis ties up every loose end, answers every unanswered question, and leaves no paradox...animal lovers will especially love this one.

Such a zany book, I really enjoyed it and had some laugh out loud moments. I loved Cyril and Princess Arjumand!

I have really enjoyed the time travel novels by Connie Willis. This story did not disappoint.

My favorite Connie Willis book, it's a rare science fiction time-travel story with a wit and humor that matches the Victorian times it's set in. It has Connie Willis's typical attention to detail, which can occasionally bog down the pace of the book, but important clues to the mystery are hidden in the details that previously seemed somewhat random. A delightful read.

This book converges four elements that I love--time travel, history, humor, and animals--into the perfect story. Ned Henry's adventures as a time-traveling historian for Oxford are essentially the time-traveling version of Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. Plus cats. I'm not a huge re-reader, and the instant I was done with this I wanted to read it again. If you enjoy intelligent, witty humor, scifi, history, and/or animals, you will definitely love this book.

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