Cloud Cuckoo Land- an ode to storytelling
Anthony Doerr's epic has children at its heart, and books clutched in their arms
Teenagers don’t read stories anymore; we all know that. How can the printed page compete against the bright lights and never-ending noises of screens?
Give them a fantastical adventure, an escape, a page-turner.
This tale is nothing short of spectacular, spanning literally time and space.
Books aren’t dead yet.
About the Creator
Joe O’Connor
New Zealander living in London
Teacher of English and History, and sport-lover
Mostly short stories and poems📚
Feel free to be honest- one constructive comment beats a hundred generic ones
Currently writing James The Wonderer
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Comments (3)
I think I've read something else by Anthony Doerr but I can't remember the title. I will have a look for this. It sounds good.
The book is almost always better than the movie! Good critique, best of luck 😁
I've always loved books more over movies! Excellent review!