Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr

A nthony Doerr’s writing makes me want to give up any pretence at being a writer and find something else to do with my life.

I’ve read many excellent books since returning to the UK and immersing myself in the magical world of paperbacks, and I’m immensely grateful to all those authors whose words have brought me such joy and transported me to different worlds through multiple eras.

And none more so tha...