Cloud Atlas
Cloud Atlas
Author: David Mitchell
Number Of Pages: 528
EAN: 9780812994711
Release Date: 20-11-2012
Summary:
'Cloud Atlas' by David Mitchell is a remarkable tapestry of human experience, beginning with a 19th-century Pacific voyage and unfolding into a dystopian future. Each story is a mirror reflecting the others, yet each stands alone, linked by the theme of the eternal battle for power and kindness against cruelty. Mitchell masterfully crafts diverse genres, from historical journals to a thriller, then science fiction, showing how our actions ripple through time. 'Cloud Atlas' is a puzzle, where characters and their stories are interconnected, revealing the profound impact individuals have on the course of history. The novel challenges us to question the nature of humanity, power, and the struggle for freedom. In the end, it leaves us pondering about the cyclical nature of history and our own role in the world. it's an exploration of how we are bound through time, actions, and consequences, painting a picture of humanity's interconnectedness.
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