“He looked resigned, as though he knew that wretched door--to where? Home? Heaven? Peace?--would never open, and at the same time he seemed resolved, ready to do his bit even though he couldn't possibly know what sacrifices that would require. Had he been kept here, too--in a place he didn't belong, serving in a war in which he hadn't enlisted, to rescue sparrows and soldiers and shopgirls and Shakespeare? To tip the balance?”
In this thought-provoking novel, the reader is taken through the rebuilding of a world shattered by a catastrophic event. The story delves into the lives of individuals as they navigate the challenges of a new reality, reflecting on the resilience of the human spirit and the quest for normalcy in the face of unprecedented adversity. more
Connie Willis is a renowned science fiction writer known for her delicate emotional portrayal and profound thematic exploration. Her works cover a range of topics including time travel, history, and human nature, with novels like 'The Time Machine' and 'Black Swan' particularly beloved by readers. more
“Redemption is never where you expect to find it.”
“I was stopped in the dense Soviet wood by bandits who called themselves my judges.”