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A review by sallysimply
Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
reflective
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
I picked this up knowing absolutely nothing about it, but All the Light We Cannot See is one of my favorite books of all time so I wanted to give it a try.
It is long and a bit meandering and I was left with questions, but I absolutely adored this. There is a quality to Anthony Doerr’s writing that fills me with wonder. Even when I am frustrated or confused or wanting to continue with the storyline I’m on instead of jumping to another, I am still captivated.
Throughout so much of this book, I felt a deep sense of hopelessness - why do we do what we do, why are we destroying the planet, why do we hurt each other, why are we not content with what we have? And yet, by the end, I was filled with hope. Not because I think things will suddenly improve, but because there is beauty and awe in the mere fact that we can love each other. And I know that sounds corny, but it’s how I feel. I’m grateful to have read this.
It is long and a bit meandering and I was left with questions, but I absolutely adored this. There is a quality to Anthony Doerr’s writing that fills me with wonder. Even when I am frustrated or confused or wanting to continue with the storyline I’m on instead of jumping to another, I am still captivated.
Throughout so much of this book, I felt a deep sense of hopelessness - why do we do what we do, why are we destroying the planet, why do we hurt each other, why are we not content with what we have? And yet, by the end, I was filled with hope. Not because I think things will suddenly improve, but because there is beauty and awe in the mere fact that we can love each other. And I know that sounds corny, but it’s how I feel. I’m grateful to have read this.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Bullying, and Death
Moderate: Confinement
Minor: War