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Cloud Cuckoo Land

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Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr interweaves the lives of five characters from different eras, all connected by an ancient Greek text. The story spans centuries, exploring themes of survival, resilience, and the power of storytelling. Each character's life is transformed in profound ways by the tale, showcasing the enduring impact of literature across time.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy intricately woven narratives that span across centuries, blending historical fiction with visionary future. It celebrates the power of storytelling and the resilience of the human spirit, making it a captivating read for fans of both timeless tales and speculative fiction.

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Cloud Cuckoo Land

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER AND NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST ‘A dazzling epic of love, war and the joy of books’ Guardian

the new novel and Sunday Times bestseller from the author of All the Light We Cannot See

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Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr is a sprawling and ambitious narrative that weaves together the lives of five distinct characters across centuries and continents. The novel spans from the fall of Constantinople in the fifteenth century to a mysterious dystopian future, exploring the enduring power of literature and the profound connections that bind humanity through time.

In 1453 Constantinople, Anna, a young orphan, discovers a fragmented manuscript while working in an embroidery workshop. As the city faces the mounting pressure of an Ottoman siege, Anna's find provides a window to a different world, one of hope and the survival of knowledge.

Moving to present-day Idaho, we meet Zeno, an elderly war veteran, who has dedicated his twilight years to translating that same ancient text, entitled Cloud Cuckoo Land. His work parallels the struggles and triumphs of Seymour, a troubled teenager grappling with his place in a rapidly changing world dominated by environmental collapse and technological extremism.

The narrative also propels us into the future aboard the Argos, a starship carrying the remnants of human civilisation on an interstellar journey. Konstance, a young passenger, discovers the same ancient tale that links her fate to the characters from the past, the lessons of which provide just as much relevance to human resilience and hope.

The Pulitzer Prize-winning author of All the Light We Cannot See returns with a magnificent epic that underscores the significance of storytelling in human history. Cloud Cuckoo Land is a literary marvel, rich with unforgettable characters and profound themes of love, war, and the joy of books. The novel celebrates the power of words while propelling readers through a journey that intertwines wonderment and despair, love and destruction, and ultimately, hope.

Cloud Cuckoo Land has been lauded by critics and readers alike:

“A dazzling epic of love, war and the joy of books.”Guardian

“There is magic in this place… You just have to sit and breathe and wait and it will find you.”

“Wonderment and despair, love and destruction and hope – all find their place in its sumptuously plotted pages.”Observer

“Ingenious, hopeful and totally absorbing.”Financial Times

“This engagingly written, big-hearted book is a must-read.”Daily Mirror

Cloud Cuckoo Land is a testament to Anthony Doerr's masterful storytelling, making it an essential read for anyone who cherishes the transformative power of books and the enduring spirit of human creativity.

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Cloud Cuckoo Land is hailed as an impressive achievement, joyful and fun to read. Reviewers appreciate its elegance, expansiveness, and the joyous narrative that traverses time and space. The novel is celebrated for its humanity, inventiveness, and its celebration of books and the power of reading. It is seen as a deeply creative and uplifting story, resonating with both seasoned readers and those seeking a heartfelt narrative.

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ISBN: 9780008478674

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 29 September 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Fourth Estate Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 36.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 390g

Pages: 592

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About the Author

Anthony Doerr is the author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel All the Light We Cannot See, currently in development as a Netflix limited series. He is also the author of two short story collections, Memory Wall and The Shell Collector; the novel About Grace; and the memoir Four Seasons in Rome, all published by 4th Estate. He has won five O. Henry Prizes, the Rome Prize, the New York Public Library's Young Lions Award, the Andrew Carnegie Medal for Fiction, a Guggenheim Fellowship and the Story Prize. Doerr lives in Boise, Idaho, with his wife and two sons.

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