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“I elbowed my way into the grubby café, bought a pie that tasted of shoe polish and a pot of tea with cork crumbs floating in it, and eavesdropped on a pair of Shetland pony breeders. Despondency makes one hanker after lives one never led. Why have you given your life to books, TC? Dull, dull, dull! The memoirs are bad enough, but all that ruddy fiction! Hero goes on a journey, stranger comes to town, somebody wants something, they get it or they don't, will is pitted against will. "Admire me, for I am a metaphor.”

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Book:Cloud Atlas: A Novel
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Cloud Atlas: A Novel

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

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David Mitchell
David Mitchell

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

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