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Cloud Cuckoo Land
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bookshelves: historical, literary-fiction, non-ya, sci-fi, fantasy, favorites-2023, 5-stars, recommend, owned, reviewed
Nov 30, 2021
bookshelves: historical, literary-fiction, non-ya, sci-fi, fantasy, favorites-2023, 5-stars, recommend, owned, reviewed
sure, reading is subjective, and yeah, art can mean something different to everyone who encounters it, and of course, criticism comes down to opinion the vast majority of the time.
but who cares about any of that, because the following two things are true:
1) i am always right, and
2) the best thing a book can be is about how life is lovely, and humans are imperfect, and loving each other and doing our best is what makes life worth living.
guys...this book is excellent. my first 5 star of the year!
this is so beautifully written, and populated by gorgeous, unforgettable characters. it has one of my (many) pet peeves, in that it has tons of perspectives, and yet all of them are stunning and worthwhile.
and all of it is unified by the power of books, how a story can change everything again and again, how the magic of literature just goes on and on, lasting hundreds of years, transforming those who meet it all the way.
it is, in other words, just perfect.
bottom line: wow.
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pre-review
oh my god.
review to come / the first 5 star of the year!!!
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tbr review
one thing i can promise: if there's a bandwagon, i'll be on it
but who cares about any of that, because the following two things are true:
1) i am always right, and
2) the best thing a book can be is about how life is lovely, and humans are imperfect, and loving each other and doing our best is what makes life worth living.
guys...this book is excellent. my first 5 star of the year!
this is so beautifully written, and populated by gorgeous, unforgettable characters. it has one of my (many) pet peeves, in that it has tons of perspectives, and yet all of them are stunning and worthwhile.
and all of it is unified by the power of books, how a story can change everything again and again, how the magic of literature just goes on and on, lasting hundreds of years, transforming those who meet it all the way.
it is, in other words, just perfect.
bottom line: wow.
-----------------
pre-review
oh my god.
review to come / the first 5 star of the year!!!
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tbr review
one thing i can promise: if there's a bandwagon, i'll be on it
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November 30, 2021
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It's a good 'un. A very entertaining, well-written novel.
Have fun! One of my faves.
Ohhh! Excited to hear your thoughts on this one
Unpopular opinion but I hated this one! The writing is beautiful but the rest… not for me. I’m excited to hear your thoughts!
this is my favorite book in the universe ahhh
I loved this strangely unique book too!💞 I'm glad you enjoyed it also!
I read this book in January and I still think about it often! It was beautifully written and the character development was phenomenal! I borrowed it from the library but will be buying it so it can be The Sisterhood of the Travelling Book with all my friends.
I just finished it and also gave it 5 stars. Incredible book!!
I read it last year and really enjoyed it, particularly the ending.
Debated adding this to the tbr for awhile now… this tipped the scales. Look out bandwagon, here we come!
Thank you. I gift this book like it's my job. Everyone I like even a little bit needs to read it!
I just finished reading this novel and hated for it to end. I especially loved Seymour’s character, and oh, the tears, at the conclusion of his section. As a bibliophile, I loved reading about the endurance and power of stories.
I read this one recently and I can't stop thinking about it! Great review, emma! :)
Thank you for this! Anthony Doerr is extraordinary. Definitely on my 2024 list.
Loved this one deeply as well!!!
Carly wrote: "Loved this one deeply as well!!!"deep love is the only possible response!
Diana wrote: "Thank you for this! Anthony Doerr is extraordinary. Definitely on my 2024 list."i hope you love it!
Ulana wrote: "I read this one recently and I can't stop thinking about it! Great review, emma! :)"i still think about it!
Gay wrote: "I just finished reading this novel and hated for it to end. I especially loved Seymour’s character, and oh, the tears, at the conclusion of his section. As a bibliophile, I loved reading about the ..."seymour, and the power of stories, stick with me still
Sandrine wrote: "Thank you. I gift this book like it's my job. Everyone I like even a little bit needs to read it!"well said!
B wrote: "Debated adding this to the tbr for awhile now… this tipped the scales. Look out bandwagon, here we come!"welcome aboard!
E.M. wrote: "I read it last year and really enjoyed it, particularly the ending."agree agree agree
Caity wrote: "I just finished it and also gave it 5 stars. Incredible book!!"truly unbelievable!
Samantha wrote: "I read this book in January and I still think about it often! It was beautifully written and the character development was phenomenal! I borrowed it from the library but will be buying it so it can..."i love "the sisterhood of the traveling book"
L.A. wrote: "I loved this strangely unique book too!💞 I'm glad you enjoyed it also!"adored it!
fanny jo wrote: "this is my favorite book in the universe ahhh"perfect selection
Sydney wrote: "Unpopular opinion but I hated this one! The writing is beautiful but the rest… not for me. I’m excited to hear your thoughts!"wow! i can't imagine!
C⁷ wrote: "Ohhh! Excited to hear your thoughts on this one"my thoughts are: true love
Josh wrote: "Have fun! One of my faves."well chosen!
Ray wrote: "It's a good 'un. A very entertaining, well-written novel."right you are!
"the best thing a book can be is about how life is lovely, and humans are imperfect, and loving each other and doing our best is what makes life worth living" so true and I love how you phrased this. This is the perfect way to talk about this book.
