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Science Fiction· United States

To Say Nothing of the Dog

by Connie Willis
Aggregate Editorial Score60/100
★Hugo Award
Published 1999512 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

To Say Nothing of the Dog by Connie Willis is a landmark work of science fiction, first published in 1999. A time-travelling historian accidentally brings an object from Victorian England into the future and must go back to correct the timeline—with comic complications. Willis's Hugo and Locus Award–winning novel is a delightful blend of time travel, Victorian comedy of manners, and mystery. Themes of time travel, Victorian England, comedy run through the work. The book has received recognition from Hugo Award 1999.

Book Details

AuthorConnie Willis
Published1999
Country of Origin🇺🇸 United States
LanguageEnglish
Pages512
Category🚀 Science Fiction
ISBN9780553575378
Editorial Score60/100
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Editorial Assessment

To Say Nothing of the Dog by Connie Willis sits within the tradition of science fiction that treats language as seriously as plot. Published in 1999 in United States, it engages with time travel, Victorian England, comedy, history in ways that have earned it lasting critical attention. Critics and institutions have consistently placed To Say Nothing of the Dog among the notable works of its period. Among its recognitions: Hugo Award 1999. Our aggregate score of 60/100 is compiled from 1 editorial sources that range from Nobel and Booker committees to leading literary journals. The appeal of To Say Nothing of the Dog lies partly in its refusal to offer easy answers. Its exploration of time travel, Victorian England, comedy, history is sustained, textured, and genuinely thought-provoking in ways that stay with readers well after the final page. Connie Willis's role in the literature of United States is well established. To Say Nothing of the Dog can be read as both a standalone achievement and as part of a broader national literary conversation about identity, history, and the possibilities of narrative form.
About this assessment: Editorial scores are aggregated from 1 independent sources including major literary prizes, critical surveys, and leading publications. Our editorial team reviews and contextualises this data. Rankings reflect critical consensus, not personal opinion or popularity metrics. Learn about our methodology.

Awards & Recognition

Hugo Award
winner · genre
199951
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About the Author
Connie Willis
United States
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Connie Willis is a celebrated author from United States known for influential works of science fiction.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is To Say Nothing of the Dog about?

A time-travelling historian accidentally brings an object from Victorian England into the future and must go back to correct the timeline—with comic complications. Willis's Hugo and Locus Award–winning novel is a delightful blend of time travel, Victorian comedy of manners, and mystery.

Who wrote To Say Nothing of the Dog?

To Say Nothing of the Dog was written by Connie Willis, from United States. First published in 1999.

What awards has To Say Nothing of the Dog won?

To Say Nothing of the Dog has received the following awards and honours: Hugo Award 1999.

Is To Say Nothing of the Dog worth reading?

To Say Nothing of the Dog is a well-regarded book with solid critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 51/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in time travel, Victorian England, comedy.

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What category is To Say Nothing of the Dog?

To Say Nothing of the Dog is classified as Science Fiction. Speculative fiction exploring technology, space, the future, and society.

What country is To Say Nothing of the Dog from?

To Say Nothing of the Dog originates from United States's literary tradition. Explore more books from United States on our country page.

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