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3.99 AVERAGE
3.99 AVERAGE
adventurous
hopeful
informative
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Really enjoyed this! The Russian Doll structure was fun. I also loved the similarities between Adam Ewing’s stowaway (I forget his name) from the 1800s story and Zachary from the post-apocalyptic story. I thought that reiterated Robert Frobicher’s theme of how cycles reoccur and everything happens again.
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Wow, just wow.
I don't even know where to begin, I don't think a short review would really do the book justice. Just wow. Big fan. 10/10
I don't even know where to begin, I don't think a short review would really do the book justice. Just wow. Big fan. 10/10
Cloud Atlas is a novel by David Mitchell, published in 2004. The book is a complex and ambitious work of fiction that weaves together six different stories, each set in a different time and place, and linked by common themes and characters.
The book is divided into six parts, with each part being a self-contained story, ranging from the 19th century to a post-apocalyptic future. Each story is written in a different style, from a seafaring journal to a futuristic dialect, and the characters are richly drawn and memorable.
The structure of the novel is one of its most striking features, as the six stories are nested within each other like a Russian doll, with each subsequent story picking up where the previous one left off. This structure creates a sense of interconnectedness and interdependence between the stories, and encourages the reader to look for the threads that connect them.
The book explores themes such as power, oppression, freedom, and the interconnectedness of all things. The characters are linked by a concept of reincarnation, with each story featuring characters who are reincarnations of characters from the previous story. This reincarnation theme serves as a metaphor for the interconnectedness of all things and the idea that our actions have far-reaching consequences.
Overall, Cloud Atlas is a stunning and ambitious work of fiction that rewards careful reading and analysis. It is a book that will stay with the reader long after they have finished it, and one that encourages reflection on the human condition and the nature of our interconnected world. It is highly recommended for fans of literary fiction and those interested in exploring complex themes and structures in literature.
The book is divided into six parts, with each part being a self-contained story, ranging from the 19th century to a post-apocalyptic future. Each story is written in a different style, from a seafaring journal to a futuristic dialect, and the characters are richly drawn and memorable.
The structure of the novel is one of its most striking features, as the six stories are nested within each other like a Russian doll, with each subsequent story picking up where the previous one left off. This structure creates a sense of interconnectedness and interdependence between the stories, and encourages the reader to look for the threads that connect them.
The book explores themes such as power, oppression, freedom, and the interconnectedness of all things. The characters are linked by a concept of reincarnation, with each story featuring characters who are reincarnations of characters from the previous story. This reincarnation theme serves as a metaphor for the interconnectedness of all things and the idea that our actions have far-reaching consequences.
Overall, Cloud Atlas is a stunning and ambitious work of fiction that rewards careful reading and analysis. It is a book that will stay with the reader long after they have finished it, and one that encourages reflection on the human condition and the nature of our interconnected world. It is highly recommended for fans of literary fiction and those interested in exploring complex themes and structures in literature.
adventurous
challenging
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
This is a highly-conceptual and ambitious novel. At first, I was frustrated by its unique structure, although ultimately, this is what propels the book forward with increasing inertia!-- the eagerness to return to the story in the next part of the book (to explain: the book is comprised of six novellas arranged in the manner of Russian nesting dolls). I would say some of the stories are more interesting than others, but all in all, what matters is the subtle way in which Mitchell manages to tie them all together with linking themes and ideas. Another tip: if you've read the book, you will be much less likely to enjoy the film... OR if you've only watched the film and have not read the book, you are missing out, although you may dislike the novel as the film is a much more romanticized narrative designed to please movie audiences craving sentimental fortune cookie messages rather than the truer, more profound philosophical implications of the novel.
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adventurous
challenging
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Cloud Atlas provoked a lot of deep thought about the future of humanity. David Mitchel did a really good job at using different writing styles as well as bringing depth to all the different main characters.
Although the writing was amazing and the plot was enjoyable, I just wasn't a fan of having 6 short stories where I didn't have enough time to emotionally invest in the characters... Just as I started to enjoy one of the stories I was forced to start over with the next one.
Although the writing was amazing and the plot was enjoyable, I just wasn't a fan of having 6 short stories where I didn't have enough time to emotionally invest in the characters... Just as I started to enjoy one of the stories I was forced to start over with the next one.
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated