aschwitz 's review for:

Cloud Atlas by David Mitchell

5.0

challenging reflective medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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A challenging read with really unique framing. David Mitchell manages to write with 5 voices in one book, each with its own powerful identity. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Forced institutionalization

Moderate: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Infidelity, Alcohol, Classism

Minor: Mental illness, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexism, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Torture, Violence, Vomit, Murder