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by Anthony Doerr (Goodreads Author)

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I want to read this but am hesitant. I am not a huge fan of the fantasy genre. I always have a problem following along. I don't want to invest both the money and the time (600+ pages!). I'd love to hear feedback on what you think?

Wade Harrison Despite the fantastical tale the title refers to, this novel is not at all a "fantasy genre" story... it creatively interweaves medieval, contemporary…moreDespite the fantastical tale the title refers to, this novel is not at all a "fantasy genre" story... it creatively interweaves medieval, contemporary, and speculative/future settings into a single novel. It is complex and requires a little patience but I found it wonderful. The contrived "fairy tale" used to stitch those settings together is important, but just a device, a thread used to illustrate something much larger and deeper and real.(less)

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This sounds a lot like Cloud Atlas. Has anyone read both?

Mary Ann Ryan I much prefer Cloud Atlas, and Doerr had to have been influenced. Structural similarities abound, from the variety of characters separated in space in…moreI much prefer Cloud Atlas, and Doerr had to have been influenced. Structural similarities abound, from the variety of characters separated in space in time yet linked by the birthmark in one and book in the other. More connections include corrupt corporations and machines/ devices that distract and deceive. I have to say the resemblances took away my enjoyment of Cuckoo, bur not completely. Cloud Atlas remains an incredible work that the film tarnished. (less)

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I'm on the wide ride of Cloud Cuckoo Land....150 pages in. Anyone else reading? Would like your thoughts.

Juli I just finished this book yesterday. It is one I will never forget. There are so many connections and life lessons. To me it as homage to stories, boo…moreI just finished this book yesterday. It is one I will never forget. There are so many connections and life lessons. To me it as homage to stories, books, libraries and librarians.(less)

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what relation does this have to the Aristophanes play other than the title? how worthwhile would it be to read the play first?