“Spent the fortnight gone in the music room reworking my year's fragments into a 'sextet for overlapping soloists': piano, clarinet, 'cello, flute, oboe, and violin, each in its own language of key, scale, and color. In the first set, each solo is interrupted by its successor; in the second, each interruption is recontinued, in order. Revolutionary or gimmicky? Shan't know until it's finished, and by then it'll be too late.”
David Mitchell's 'Cloud Atlas' is a complex and ambitious novel that weaves together the narratives of six characters from different eras. The story spans from the 19th century to a post-apocalyptic future, each narrative contributing to a larger tapestry that examines the nature of human experience. The novel is known for its innovative structure, multiple narrators, and philosophical depth. more
David Mitchell is a British novelist known for his unique narrative techniques and profound humanistic concerns. His works often blend humor, satire, and philosophical thinking, winning him a wide audience. more
“I may not look like much, but I'm an expert at pretending to be a ninja.”
“Tanith has a sword.' said Valkyrie. 'I want a stick.' 'I'll get you a stick for Christmas”
“Life is too precious to be left to chance”
“What life gives us, good or bad, we seldom deserve.”
“Well...can't be any more dangerous than your crazy hospital break-in yeah?"-Tess (pg 59)”