River of Gods (India 2047, #1)

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by Ian McDonald

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So I generally don't care for books that have a ton of criss-crossing plotlines and main characters that tell multiple stories and eventually weave them together into one big tale. Like Cloud Atlas, because I find them confusing and hard to follow. So my question is, is this book like that? I love dystopias, but if this is another Cloud Atlas, I think I'm probably out.
prcardi I only saw the Cloud Atlas movie, but yes, this is a book with criss-crossing plotlines and main characters that tell multiple stories and eventually …moreI only saw the Cloud Atlas movie, but yes, this is a book with criss-crossing plotlines and main characters that tell multiple stories and eventually weave them together into one big tale. The connection between storylines is more obvious here than it was in Cloud Atlas, and you don't have to wait as long to piece things together. Also, I'd say that the intersection of storylines, while entertaining, is not as important to the story (or the author's point). McDonald is really showcasing the world he has made, and the big cast of characters give him more of an opportunity to do so. Oh, and I wouldn't call this a dystopia. Simply near-future science fiction. (less)
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