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3.99 AVERAGE
3.99 AVERAGE
Konzept insgesamt cool, einige storys sehr nice, andere etwas langatmig (leider fand ich gerade die erste und letzte am schwächsten, was den Gesamteindruck trübt, ohne die hätte es vllt sogar 4 Sterne gegeben)
I had high expectations for this one, I realy did.
I loved the premise - 6 stories told by 6 different people in different times. Loved the idea of babushkas and how the stories unfolded, loved everything and nothing special.
I just can't put my finger to it.
I appreciate Mitchell's writing skills and how you feel like actual 6 different persons wrote those stories. I loved the main theme - greed, poverty, corporations, loved the characters...
And still, something didn't click the right way, I guess.
I loved the premise - 6 stories told by 6 different people in different times. Loved the idea of babushkas and how the stories unfolded, loved everything and nothing special.
I just can't put my finger to it.
I appreciate Mitchell's writing skills and how you feel like actual 6 different persons wrote those stories. I loved the main theme - greed, poverty, corporations, loved the characters...
And still, something didn't click the right way, I guess.
I'm in two minds regarding Cloud Atlas. One part of me thinks its a spectacularly innovative and intelligent novel that has some incredible ideas that are presented well. The other half of me, the half that seeks answers, is left feeling unsatisfied. Im pretty certain even the author himself can't answer all the hows and whys in Cloud Atlas and personally i think thats an author's responsibility. To create a world that is clearly defined and interesting based on their ideas. Im pretty sure David Mitchell wouldn't be able to answer half the questions i have simply because there isn't an answer as far as he is concerned.
How to explain this book? In terms of structure the book is six nested stories, half a story is told then the next is start and on like that until the middle and the second halves are told one after another. Like a set of Russian dolls. Each story is set in a different period (oldest first through to futuristic) and each is written in a different genre, including historic fiction, comic novel, crime thriller, sci-fi, post-apocalypse fiction. And each story includes connections to the others.
The overarching theme is the unchanging character of human nature, greed, selfishness and aggression. The different genres are all so well executed. There’s something for everyone. And the post-modernist structure and linkages are a bonus. The book reminds me of Calvino’s If in a Winter’s night a traveller... But much less frustrating and much more enjoyable read. A great read.
The overarching theme is the unchanging character of human nature, greed, selfishness and aggression. The different genres are all so well executed. There’s something for everyone. And the post-modernist structure and linkages are a bonus. The book reminds me of Calvino’s If in a Winter’s night a traveller... But much less frustrating and much more enjoyable read. A great read.
adventurous
challenging
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
3.5 stars. Honestly, I cannot believe a movie was made from this book. I may watch it someday, out of curiosity, but some books just cannot translate into a movie and this book definitely seems like one. There are several storylines all happening at different times in the past and future with only small subtleties connecting all of the characters. Anyway, the book was pretty interesting and entertaining. I didn't really care for some of the storylines, particularly Adam Ewing's (the first 40 pages of the book were just torture to read, I almost gave up...though I will say his second section was slightly improved) and Luisa Rey's (I just couldn't stand her for some reason or really care much for her situation). My favorite was probably Somni-451, most likely because it was so strange.
adventurous
inspiring
fast-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
Ok, I'm officially a David Mitchell fan. He routinely entertains with a fascinating plot device, and Cloud Atlas is no exception. I hate to write more and give anything away. I will say that he has an amazing ability to bring distant worlds to life, with complicated characters, each of whom has his/her own distinct voice. Loved it!
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character