Crosstalk by Connie Willis7/5/2023 ![]() ![]() But things don't quite work out as planned, and Briddey finds herself connected to someone else entirely-in a way far beyond what she signed up for. And Briddey Flannigan is delighted when her boyfriend, Trent, suggests undergoing the operation prior to a marriage proposal-to enjoy better emotional connection and a perfect relationship with complete communication and understanding. 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. Wodehouse in Crosstalk -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. Science fiction icon Connie Willis brilliantly mixes a speculative plot, the wit of Nora Ephron, and the comedic flair of P. ![]()
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