A review by sarasreading
Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful mysterious reflective 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? It's complicated

4.5

This was sweeping, complex, and full of heart. So much is happening to various characters at different points in time, most of whom are children, that it keeps the story both broad and laser focused at the same time. These children, mostly insignificant to history, end up changing the course of mankind in unique ways. It has a lot to say about power imbalances, environmentalism, and the impact one person can have, for good or ill. This is a book with so many layers, it would be perfect for multiple rereads. 
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