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The Mercy of Gods
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Why you'll love it:
This science fiction shares a tense and cerebral tone that will resonate with Cloud Cuckoo Land fans.
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The best books like Cloud Cuckoo Land are:
- 1The Mercy of Gods by James S. A. Corey4.5Series starter
- 2Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. John Mandel0
- 3Stranded (Starship of the Ancients) by A.K. DuBoff4.3#1
- 4The Host by Stephenie Meyer0
- 5Redshirts by John Scalzi3.9
- 6Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card0
- 7Operation Bounce House by Matt Dinniman4.1
- 8The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams0
- 9The Giver by Lois Lowry0
- 10Red Mars by Kim Stanley Robinson0#1
Spanning centuries from ancient Greece to a future space mission, this novel follows characters whose lives are connected by an ancient manuscript about a man's quest to become a bird and fly to parad
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Why you'll love it:
This science fiction shares a contemplative melancholy tone that will resonate with Cloud Cuckoo Land fans.
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Stranded (Starship of the Ancients)
Starship of the Ancients #1 (works standalone)by A.K. DuBoff
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Why you'll love it:
This science fiction shares a tense and methodical tone that will resonate with Cloud Cuckoo Land fans.
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This science fiction shares a contemplative and earnest tone that will resonate with Cloud Cuckoo Land fans.
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This science fiction shares a clever and affectionate tone that will resonate with Cloud Cuckoo Land fans.
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This science fiction shares a haunting and philosophical tone that will resonate with Cloud Cuckoo Land fans.
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This science fiction shares a dark and visceral tone that will resonate with Cloud Cuckoo Land fans.
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This science fiction shares a absurdist and irreverent tone that will resonate with Cloud Cuckoo Land fans.
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by Lois Lowry
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Why you'll love it:
This science fiction shares a haunting and contemplative tone that will resonate with Cloud Cuckoo Land fans.
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Red Mars
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Why you'll love it:
This science fiction shares a cerebral and contemplative tone that will resonate with Cloud Cuckoo Land fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like Cloud Cuckoo Land
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mercy of Gods📚 Series starter | James S. A. Corey | 4.5 | 2024 | — | Start a new series |
| Sea of Tranquility | Emily St. John Mandel | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| Stranded (Starship of the Ancients) | A.K. DuBoff | 4.3 | 2025 | 419 | Similar vibes |
| The Host | Stephenie Meyer | 0 | 2008 | — | Similar vibes |
| Redshirts | John Scalzi | 3.9 | 2012 | 320 | Similar vibes |
| Ender's Game | Orson Scott Card | 0 | 2004 | — | Similar vibes |
| Operation Bounce House | Matt Dinniman | 4.1 | 2026 | 448 | Similar vibes |
| The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy | Douglas Adams | 0 | 1979 | 169 | Similar vibes |
| The Giver📚 Series starter | Lois Lowry | 0 | 2017 | 240 | Start a new series |
| Red Mars | Kim Stanley Robinson | 0 | 2003 | 640 | Similar vibes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to Cloud Cuckoo Land?
The most similar books to Cloud Cuckoo Land are The Mercy of Gods, Sea of Tranquility, Stranded (Starship of the Ancients).
What should I read after Cloud Cuckoo Land?
After finishing Cloud Cuckoo Land, readers most commonly pick up The Mercy of Gods next. Alternatively, you might enjoy more books by Anthony Doerr, such as All the Light We Cannot See.
Who writes books like Anthony Doerr?
Authors similar to Anthony Doerr include Kate Atkinson, Emily St. John Mandel.
What genre is Cloud Cuckoo Land?
Cloud Cuckoo Land is a Science Fiction novel by Anthony Doerr, published in 2021. It features elements of Interconnected Stories, Ancient Manuscript, Multiple Timelines.
How long is Cloud Cuckoo Land?
Cloud Cuckoo Land is 641 pages long.
Does Cloud Cuckoo Land have romance/spice?
Cloud Cuckoo Land has a spice level of 1/5. This book has light romantic elements.
About Cloud Cuckoo Land
Spanning centuries from ancient Greece to a future space mission, this novel follows characters whose lives are connected by an ancient manuscript about a man's quest to become a bird and fly to paradise. From a 15th-century siege to a modern-day library attack to humanity's flight to the stars, each timeline explores how stories preserve humanity across time and catastrophe. Doerr weaves together multiple narratives with extraordinary skill while examining how literature, love, and hope help humans endure through environmental and social collapse. Perfect for literary fiction readers who appreciate complex narrative structures, environmental themes, and stories that celebrate the enduring power of storytelling to connect across time, space, and cultural boundaries.