85 pages • 2 hours read
Anthony DoerrCloud Cuckoo Land
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2021A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
Cloud Cuckoo Land follows five protagonists across three timelines: Anna and Omeir during the 15th-century siege of Constantinople, Zeno and Seymour in 2020, and Konstance aboard a future spaceship. Their lives intertwine through the Cloud Cuckoo Land folios, an ancient Greek story featuring Aethon's quest for utopia. The narrative explores themes of connection, resilience, and the enduring power of storytelling.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Anthony Doerr's Cloud Cuckoo Land has garnered widespread acclaim for its intricate, multi-timeline narrative and rich characters, showcasing Doerr's masterful storytelling. However, some readers found the complex structure challenging and noted occasional pacing issues. Overall, it is praised for its ambition and emotional depth.
Who Should Read Cloud Cuckoo Land?
A reader who would enjoy Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr is likely a fan of richly woven narratives and interlinking storylines that span across time and space. Similar to fans of All the Light We Cannot See or The Overstory, this novel will appeal to those who appreciate intricate plots and profound explorations of human resilience and interconnectedness.
RecommendedReading Age
18+yearsBook Details
Historical Fiction
Life/Time: Coming of Age
Values/Ideas: Literature
Values/Ideas: Truth & Lies