temporal-disorientation

Kivrin struggles to determine how much time has passed during her unconsciousness, reflecting her disconnection from her current reality.

1 chapter across 1 book

Doomsday Book (1992)Connie Willis

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In this chapter, Kivrin awakens in a dark room to the sound of multiple bells ringing, which she associates with Matins, a morning prayer. She experiences confusion and panic about how long she has been unconscious, recalling fragmented memories of people around her and fearing she might have missed an important rendezvous. Despite her anxiety and the coldness of the room, a comforting presence reassures her before she falls back asleep.