Very plausible. Kinda lame and annoying if that's what they do, but very well-aligned with how tv-writers think.

My thoughts as well. The pregnancy seems unintentional (Fauxlivia was unaware of it, Walternate was unaware of it), and these characters seem too smart not to go get a morning after pill if the condom breaks. I am developing a deep dark hatred of unwanted pregnancy plotlines. Fringe could, however, redeem…

@Dr Emilio Lizardo: Nice review. I think you're right—it's a feel-good book about WWII, which is tough to sell as comedy, rather than tragedy.

@Dr Emilio Lizardo: For me it was the blowing up of tanks storyline and the Mary storyline. I really enjoyed wondering how it would all tie together, particularly given the different years.

I will plan to be there, though my SF days are (sniff) waning... I still have a bit of money on a Borderlands gift certificate to spend, too.

@lloydchristmas1391: Right. Thanks.

I liked these. I don't think they're as good as some of Willis' other stuff (Doomsday Book, especially), but I enjoyed the jumping between characters and times and trying to figure out who was who/when. I also liked how well she brought to life the different settings of wartime London.

@dlettus1: No. Kivrin is someone else and a few years ahead of Polly/Mary and co. She was the roommate of the guy who went back in Fire Watch (and whom the heroes try and fail to link up with in All Clear) whose name I am too lazy to look up. Colin is even younger in Doomsday book than he is at the start of this…

What I expect is to be disappointed. Which also, of course, means I expect to watch. But as long as I expect to be disappointed, there's always the chance I'll be pleasantly surprised. This outline leaves that option open. It's just that, you know, it's still SyFy.

@boom1shot: or, better yet, not come, but go

That looks gorgeous, and I really like the beverage pairings, though I do think a few beer selections would have been appropriate. I am tempted to try this at home. I've got the movies, I've got a stove, booze is sold in nearby stores...

I've only read 7 of these. I was wondering what to do with myself this weekend. Now I know. I'm going to the library and the bookstore. Thanks, Annalee—-you've reminded me of things I meant to get around to and added a couple extra to the list.

I'm going to start telling people about this when they tell me to slow down. Who cares that they only looked at older people? I'll take the findings I like and apply them to what I like.

@Queenjulie: Funnier still is that Katniss pretty much hates wearing dresses. It's nice how she can't just be a character. Only men and boys get to just be characters. Where's that essay about Harry Potter's inherent masculinity despite all the feminized things he does (whatever they are)?

It would be really interesting to see what conditions placebo pills are most effective for, and which ones they are least/ineffective for. For instance, I'm guessing for contraception, maybe not so good to only take the placebo pills in your pack... I'm also not taking my chances with the placebo antibiotics.

Dr. Joseph self-cites a lot.

@Grglstr: I kept waiting for mention of contraception, but then started skimming because it was so awful (and, as others have noted, poorly spelled) and just hoped it was in there somewhere. I guess not, huh?

I enjoyed Blackout and All Clear. I don't think they're her masterpiece (I think her masterpieces are some of her short stories, really). I liked the tie-in to Fire Watch, I liked the historical detail. As I said upthread, I'm with Jenna W. on timestream not being religious so much as it is just set.

@JennaW: I agree with you on the timestream =/= god, though I found the lengthy discussions of the image of Christ in St. Pauls a little grating. I kept telling myself it was about art, not religion. But I didn't believe me.

@cja1: SPOILER SPOILER SPOILER