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Cloud Atlas by David Mitchell - English

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Pinbks  Post time 07-04-2025 09:35 |Read mode
Edited by Caro1970 at 07-06-2025 08:51

"Cloud Atlas" is a 2004 novel by David Mitchell, composed of six interconnected stories that span centuries and genres. These stories, which initially appear unrelated, are interwoven through recurring characters, themes, and a distinctive birthmark, revealing a deeper connection across time and space. The narrative structure is nonlinear, with stories beginning at different points and then looping back to resolve earlier narratives. Key elements of the novel:

  • Six Interwoven Stories:
    The novel features six distinct narratives: an American notary's journey in the mid-1800s, a composer in 1930s Europe, a journalist investigating a nuclear power plant in the 1970s, a publisher in a nursing home, a genetically modified clone in a dystopian future, and a tribal society in a post-apocalyptic Hawaii.
  • Nonlinear Narrative:
  • The stories are not presented chronologically. They are interwoven, with each story breaking off at a crucial point only to be picked up later in the novel, creating a sense of mystery and interconnectedness.

    Themes of Reincarnation and Interconnectedness:
  • The novel explores themes of reincarnation, the cyclical nature of history, and the interconnectedness of human actions across time.
  • Unique Writing Styles:
    Each story is written in a distinct style, reflecting the period and setting it depicts.
  • Birthmark Motif:
    A comet-shaped birthmark appears on characters across the different stories, symbolizing their connection and reincarnation.
  • In essence, "Cloud Atlas" is a complex and ambitious novel that explores the human experience through multiple perspectives and time periods, highlighting the enduring power of human connection and the consequences of our actions across generations.
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Part 1 is also inside the zip file. Is just to get an impression of how it sounds .  Post time 07-06-2025 15:53

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