In a near-future obsessed with constant connectivity, Briddey undergoes a procedure for emotional bonding with her boyfriend, but gains overwhelming telepathic abilities instead.
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In a near-future obsessed with constant connectivity, Briddey undergoes a procedure for emotional bonding with her boyfriend, but gains overwhelming telepathic abilities instead.
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Science fiction icon Connie Willis brilliantly mixes a speculative plot, the wit of Nora Ephron, and the comedic flair of P. G. 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. NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY NPR In the not-too-distant future, a simple outpatient procedure to increa...
What's Inside
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Romance & sex
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Moderate romantic content with focus on emotional connection; no explicit sexual scenes depicted.
Violence & gore
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No violence or gore present.
Profanity
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Minor use of mild language; not frequent or severe.
Substance use
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No substance use depicted.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No evidence found in available sources.
Religious content
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No religious themes present.
Magic & witchcraft
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No fantasy magic or witchcraft present.
Occult / demonology
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No occult or demonology content present.
Political content
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Moderate critique of technology overuse and privacy issues in a near-future setting.
Self-harm / suicide
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Abuse & suffering
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