From the author of All the Light We Cannot See comes an ambitious work of literary fiction. Doerr's novel toggles between three timelines - the Fall of Constantinople in 1453, present-day Idaho, and interstellar ship far in the future. Each piece explores the power of stories as a fictional ancient Greek comedy weaves throughout the entire book.

I predict that Cloud Cuckoo Land will be hit or miss with people since the plot doesn't converge as powerfully as it should. Yet, the awe-inspiring power of the written word that Doerr evokes in every sentence will be appreciated by literary fiction lovers.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Scribner through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.