Review: Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr
By Sherri Puzey
Listen to Anthony’s episode on Moms Don’t Have Time to Read Books where he discusses Cloud Cuckoo Land!!!
CLOUD CUCKOO LAND is the much-anticipated novel from Anthony Doerr, author of ALL THE LIGHT WE CANNOT SEE, which I loved! His latest novel (now out in paperback!) weaves together characters and stories from three distinct times: 1400s Constantinople, present-day Idaho, and an interstellar ship decades in the future. The common thread through these stories is an ancient text about a man who longs to travel to a utopia somewhere in the sky. I had high expectations for this one and really enjoyed it! Even though the length (over 600 pages!) is a little daunting, the alternation between the characters and time periods provides excellent pacing. I absolutely love Doerr’s writing and am in awe of his creativity in developing this story and tying it all together. At its heart, it’s a book about stories: how they draw us in and connect us–and even change us. This is a book that will stay with me.
I highly recommend this one for book lovers or for anyone who simply loves getting lost in a well-crafted and absorbing story.
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Sherri Puzey is an editor at Zibby Mag and a marketing manager at Zibby Books. You can find her book reviews and recommendations @whatsherrireads.
