Cloud Cuckoo Land

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by Anthony Doerr (Goodreads Author)

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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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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)
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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