CLOUD CUCKOO LAND

What a captivating masterpiece is it! Three different stories in three different time periods spanning hundred of years with so many layers and how they all come together to create this spectacular book is amazing. I loved all the characters, and they felt so real. Beautiful prose. Descriptive, yet rich, and emotional. I am amazed at the brilliant mind of Anthony Doerr to have pictured this imagery.Initially, it was a little confusing but I persevered through it and was delighted to see how all the threads of the different stories weave together to create the fabric of the picturesque Cloud Cuckoo Land.

The story follows five characters, Konstance, Zeno, Omeir, Anna and Seymour, in three different epochs of time, who are connected by the story of Aethon. The stories seem separate and unconnected but there is small story that binds all of them.Of all the tales the one that I liked the most was the story of Konstance. There was something about Konstance's curiosity and determination that drove her story.This is a book that celebrates books, the importance of stories, the need to celebrate the moment and the importance of sharing stories. It showcased how we need to preserve and pass on stories because we never know how important they might be.This is the perfect book to read before Christmas and also a great book to gift someone.

There's no limit to human imaginations and this book pushes that threshold a little further, if such a thing is even possible. It's difficult to create imaginations that's so grounded in reality and probably closer to the human truth and that point in the centre so perfectly balanced is somehow achieved in this wonderful story, celebrating the tradition of books and tales passed down since the inception of human civilisation and into the future, with every passage of time encompassing a new form, a new meaning.

Just like “all the light we can not see”, the author weaves multiple stories all connected by strands of books. Really loved how he has picked some very important issues of past, present and future and strung them together.

Cloud Cuckoo Atlas is Anthony Doerr’s incredible saga of love preserved in the form of storytelling and the journey of passing it down through generations as the most precious and preserved token of humanity.

Anthony Doerr has once again proved that when it comes down to non-linear POV stories that spans across centuries, he is the Daddy.

A beautiful story, Must read. The quality of the book was also very good and delivery was on time as well. The font size and quality is good and the binding of the book is good as well.

Totally worthless packaging and the book was looking old....totally killed all the excitement for the book

I liked this book for many reasons, although I could not read Doerr’s last book. But this one has all the right material: Aristophanes, comedy, a few brushes with tragedy, the same story told several different ways in several different eras and countries. The language is fun — Doerr likes to plays with words, not something I noticed in his previous book. The characters are all ages just as the story is ageless. It is ok not to be a hero, but it is ok to be a hero if someone needs a hero. People need to survive but not everyone. Life is about surviving, maybe not everyone but a good portion to start again and maybe learn from mistakes of the past. If books from the past survive, or even scraps of the past survive, that should be enough. Memory, knowledge, practical skills, language, these are tools we need to survive. Sacrifice of self is only worth it if survival of the species is at stake. And you’d better be right in your judgment of what is worthwhile. Otherwise you’ve thrown away something precious that might have preserved life.

Cloud Cuckoo Land is an Ancient Greek tale of a man not satisfied with his current existence, so he spends his life trying to find a legendary city in the sky where no one ever suffers or wants for anything. It’s a silly story full of profound lessons and comedic relief - one that both inspires and gives refuge to the lost and the weary.Cloud Cuckoo Land: A Novel follows Cloud Cuckoo Land the Ancient Greek book for over 700 years. It’s nearly lost over and over again to war, to the elements, to egregious acts of man, and to the passage of time. It survives against all odds - and it shapes and connects the lives of 5 main characters: Anna, Omeir, Zeno, Seymour, and Konstance.Despite living in different centuries, the characters all have two things in common:1. They are each born a little different and because of this they struggle to adapt to the world around them.2. Every one of their lives is deeply and irrevocably changed by Cloud Cuckoo Land.——Anna/Omeir - Set in the 15th century at opposing sides of a great war, the Anna and Omeir chapters serve as something of an origin (or, rather, discovery) story for Cloud Cuckoo Land. Full of personal tragedies, adventure, bravery, and hope, Anna’s life story in particular is a profound example of how a book can become a source of strength during times of hopelessness. Without her tenacity, Omeir’s faithfulness, and the early examples of libraries touched upon in these chapters, Cloud Cuckoo Land would never have made it out of the 15th century.Zeno/Seymour - Zeno and Seymour are born generations apart. While the circumstances of their lives are very different, both are at odds with the world around them. Often navigating life restless and alone, it takes them years to stop running and finally find peace and purpose. Their paths cross dangerously at a library in the 21st century, and the events of that day will forever change the lives of everyone involved - as well as the trajectory of the book Cloud Cuckoo Land.Konstance - In the 22nd century, humans have destroyed the planet and are trying to start over on a new Earth called Beta Oph2. Konstance and her parents are a part of this mission. Guided by an AI named Sybil, they spend most of their days inside of the library on their ship called The Argos, researching and preparing for humanity to live in the new world. The fate of Cloud Cuckoo Land once again lies in the hands of a young girl who in turn comes to rely on the ancient story as a sort of lighthouse beaconing her home.And then, of course, there is Cloud Cuckoo Land itself. Doerr doesn’t just write about the ancient tale - he writes the entire book into this novel. By the time readers are finished, they will have essentially read four books in one: Anna/Omeir, Zeno/Seymour, Konstance, and Cloud Cuckoo Land. Chapter by chapter, Doerr alternates timelines and points of view. Piece by piece, the individual stories puzzle together over time just as they did in All the Light We Cannot See. While not quite as lyrical as All the Light, Doerr’s imagery and prose are still captivating.There are many lessons to be found within this book, but above all, Cloud Cuckoo Land: A Novel is an incredible, slow-burning love story. It’s a story about the love of reading, and the deep appreciation for those who make it possible. It is a lot and it won’t be for everyone. It didn’t click for me until I was about 20% of the way through. But if reading has changed you, or even saved you, then you might find your love story reflected in this too.

Me encantó esta novela, ¡No quería acabarla de leer!Novela en la que la historia de varios personajes se entrelazan den distintos puntos del tiempo.La novela está bien escrita y es sumamente fácil de leer. Realmente te lleva a otro mundo.¡No te vas a arrepentir de leerla, recomiendo 100%!

Anthony Doerr mais uma vez nos guiando com leveza (mesmo abordando uma ou duas guerras) numa (ou mais) aventura (s) com erudição e classe. Para ler sem pressa.

Great story of a story. So many brilliant characters with a depth of complexity to each and everyone, beneath them all is the book!A really thought provoking tale from beginning to end. Spanning the ages from the past to the future it is a definite page turner. Highly recommended