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Ben M. asked this question about Cloud Cuckoo Land:
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?
Laura Bazal I'd get this from the library if you can, but I will also say this: the book is part history, part science fiction, part social commentary (this being…moreI'd get this from the library if you can, but I will also say this: the book is part history, part science fiction, part social commentary (this being particularly gripping by the end), part Greek literature (the last being a small, digestible amount). I do think that with the set-up of the chapters, there is a learning curve. None of the character's situations are particularly similar from one to the next, so you would be able to differentiate in that way. That said, you'll be interacting with each character in every chapter, and it takes a bit of time to really get your bearings on the story. I'd say if you like this author, it's worth trying out! (less)
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Cloud Cuckoo Land
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