Help me to persevere with Cloud Atlas!

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ipredicttrouble · 28/09/2013 14:40

A number of friends have recommended this book so decided to start it this week. But, man, I'm struggling with it. Give me some positive words to inspire me to keep reading!

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nkf · 28/09/2013 17:51

I could barely get through five pages.

Floralnomad · 28/09/2013 17:49

I couldn't get into it at all ,it's one of only 2 books that I've given up on .

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ipredicttrouble · 28/09/2013 17:49

I shall have another crack at it this evening. I think if I can get past the first story I might be ok!?

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CoteDAzur · 28/09/2013 17:46

It's a fantastic book. Incredibly well thought out & ambitious, with common themes running through six stories written in the styles of their moments in time. #1 is written like a Joseph Conrad book. One is a farcical comedy, another a detective thriller. #5 is dystopian and #6 is post-apocalyptic.

Remus says she doesn't like Cloud Atlas because she hasn't actually read it A mystery, since she is a dystopian/post-apocalyptic fan at heart and would likely have loved those stories with a passion if she had read them.

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ipredicttrouble · 28/09/2013 16:51

I'm only on Chapter 1! And it really isn't doing anything for me. I don't like to 'give up' on a book though.

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hackmum · 28/09/2013 16:11

Well, I loved it. But if it's not your thing, it's not your thing...

How far have you got? It's written as five different genres, so maybe you'll find one to your liking!

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 28/09/2013 15:15

You need Cote.

I thought it was awful and gave up, but she has never forgiven me.

I am v clever though.

Polpotsbabyteeth · 28/09/2013 15:14

I got to the end but sadly I'll never get those hours back. Boring drivel.

But, the book has plenty support on here and apparently you have to be very clever to 'get' it

eurochick · 28/09/2013 14:49

I did, but it never got any better for me.

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