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Cloud Atlas weaves together the lives of six characters throughout time: Adam Ewing, Robert Frobisher, Luisa Rey, Timothy Cavendish, Somni~451, and Zachry Bailey. The novel touches upon themes of racism, bias, culture, and belonging.
From a technical point of view, the writer David Mitchell's ability to write in very different voices and settings is impressive. Even with the fairly short stories, the characters each felt unique with distinct voices. The worlds he also creates are also interestin ...more
From a technical point of view, the writer David Mitchell's ability to write in very different voices and settings is impressive. Even with the fairly short stories, the characters each felt unique with distinct voices. The worlds he also creates are also interestin ...more

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