Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr
The novel interweaves the lives of five characters across different centuries, all connected by an ancient Greek text. Set in Constantinople during the 15th century, a small town in present-day Idaho, and a futuristic spaceship, the story explores themes of survival, resilience, and the power of storytelling. Each character faces their own struggles and finds solace and inspiration in the same ancient manuscript, highlighting the enduring impact of literature and the shared human experience across time and space.
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- Published
- 2021
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 600-650
- Original Language
- English
- Avg User Rating
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(3.8)
- Alternate Titles
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- Wolkenkuckucksland
- Птичий город за облаками
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- 1179th on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
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