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"A novel of classical proportions and virtues...humane and moving."–The Washington Post Book World
"A love story on more than one level, and Ms. Willis does justice to them all. It was only toward the end of the book that I realized how much tension had been generated, how engrossed I was in the characters, how much I cared about their fates."–The New York Times Book Review
For Jeff Johnston, a young historical reseacher for a Civil War novelist, reality is redefined on a bitter cold night near the close of a lingering winter. He meets Annie, an intense and lovely young woman suffering from vivid, intense nightmares. Haunted by the dreamer and her unrelenting dreams, Jeff leads Annie on an emotional odyssey through the heartland of the Civil War in search of a cure. On long-silenced battlefields their relationship blossoms–two obsessed lovers linked by unbreakable chains of history, torn by a duty that could destroy them both. Suspenseful, moving, and highly compelling, Lincoln’s Dreams is a novel of rare imaginative power.
"A love story on more than one level, and Ms. Willis does justice to them all. It was only toward the end of the book that I realized how much tension had been generated, how engrossed I was in the characters, how much I cared about their fates."–The New York Times Book Review
For Jeff Johnston, a young historical reseacher for a Civil War novelist, reality is redefined on a bitter cold night near the close of a lingering winter. He meets Annie, an intense and lovely young woman suffering from vivid, intense nightmares. Haunted by the dreamer and her unrelenting dreams, Jeff leads Annie on an emotional odyssey through the heartland of the Civil War in search of a cure. On long-silenced battlefields their relationship blossoms–two obsessed lovers linked by unbreakable chains of history, torn by a duty that could destroy them both. Suspenseful, moving, and highly compelling, Lincoln’s Dreams is a novel of rare imaginative power.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Lincoln's Dreams was the first book I read by Connie Willis, and the best by far. It is the story of a young Civil War historian who is pulled into the dream world of a disturbed young woman. The tragic story of the Civil War is deftly entertwined with the tragic story of that young woman
Ms. Willis did an outstanding job of researching the Civil War. Her story is rich in texture and detail. But the most extraordinary thing about this book is the incredible tension she builds with the progression of the story. This quiet little story generated the kind of menacing anxiety usually reserved for spy thrillers!
I have read everything Connie Willis has written, and greatly enjoyed most of it, but Lincoln's Dreams remains my favorite of her books.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Definately Connie Willis, but very early in the career. Thought provoking, interesting study of Civil War battles and dreams and the job of the research assistant. Unfortunately, the ending was weak. I felt that the book should have ended several chapters before it did. Willis seems to have commited a common mistake by trying too hard to tie up all the loose ends, and the story suffers because of it. Still, a very interesting and thought provoking novel.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
I read the book when it first came out. It haunted me for years. I hunted it up and read it again. I just finished my third reading. It has the power to change you.
Connie Willis is a brilliant writer. All her books are worth the time.
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Lincoln's Dreams
As always with Connie Willis the background research is fascinating. But that was all this story had and what kept me reading. It was confusing and didn't really go anywhere.
Published 23 months ago by Chris
Very disappointed
So disappointing after all her other books which I have loved. I couldn't engage with any of the sketchily-drawn characters or the plot, or even understand why it was called... Read more
Published on 3 Jun 2008 by Pammy
Moving, tragic tale
I found this novel immensely moving. Should it be called, 'Lincoln's Dreams' or 'Robert E. Lee's dreams'? Read more
Published on 30 Mar 2007 by J. P. Whittaker
Character driven, page-turning stuff
Get a few things out in the open - this isn't "typical" science fiction (no robots, guys), it certainly isn't a war story (no big bangs, guys) but what it is is an intense little... Read more
Published on 31 Aug 2006 by Mike
Disappointing
I thought this might be a good follow-up to Bring The Jubilee by Ward Moore as both are indirectly about the American Civil War. Read more
Published on 4 Dec 2002 by R. J. Hole
What a scary "little" mystery!
In Lincoln's Dreams Willis draws us to question the nature of time, place, and the interconnectedness of all living things. Read more
Published on 17 Feb 1999
Absolutely depressing an pointless.
I was sorely dissapointed in this book after reading _To Say Nothing of the Dog_ I had to check and make sure it was the same lady who wrote that wonderful book. Read more
Published on 24 Dec 1998
So entirely cool that it is beyond cool
OK, so the title sounds really blonde, but I think that this is one of the best books I've ever read. I had an entirely different view of the Confederacy after I read the book. Read more
Published on 25 May 1998
Haunting, my favorite (so far) Connie Willis book.
I borrowed this book from a friend after having read Doomsday Book, and now I HAVE to buy it. Immediately after finishing it, I picked it up again. Read more
Published on 22 Mar 1998
Haunting, my favorite (so far) Connie Willis book.
I borrowed this book from a friend after having read Doomsday Book, and now I HAVE to buy it. Immediately after finishing it, I picked it up again. Read more
Published on 22 Mar 1998
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