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3.99 AVERAGE
3.99 AVERAGE
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Not as good as I was hoping. Although there were some great quotes.
Encuentro cierto gusto en las novelas que juegan las posibilidades que ofrece un libro físico. En Rayuela hay un modo de lectura brincando entre capítulos que parecen desordenados, en Cloud Atlas tenemos una "matrioska" con 6 historias encapsuladas una dentro de otra, la sexta es el centro del libro y después de esa las historias-capas que se han abierto se van cerrando. Las 6 historias se interconectan, para algunos quizá tratando de revelar alguna especie de verdad cósmica, destino o reencarnación, para otros como yo, solo recordando que aunque nosotros nos vamos y nos extinguimos en el paso del tiempo, nuestras acciones pueden representar un cambio en esa linea temporal y afectar la vida de otros tantos más.
También me recuerda que la escritura, la música, el arte son algunas de las cosas que tenemos para plasmar nuestra forma de ver el mundo y quizá, con algo de suerte, trascender en este atlas de nubes.
También me recuerda que la escritura, la música, el arte son algunas de las cosas que tenemos para plasmar nuestra forma de ver el mundo y quizá, con algo de suerte, trascender en este atlas de nubes.
I think the idea is ingenious, and worth exploring and borrowing. My main problem was that I didn’t enjoy the characters; most of them were dreadful people, or, because there were so many stories to tell, they weren’t fully fledged characters. Once the worlds were built I just wanted to know how it ended.
Still, an incredible plot device that should be tried by others (perhaps there is some inspiration for “Trust” by Diaz and “Sea of Tranquility” by St John Mandel?).
Still, an incredible plot device that should be tried by others (perhaps there is some inspiration for “Trust” by Diaz and “Sea of Tranquility” by St John Mandel?).
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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