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The Thousand Autumns of Jacob de Zoet by David Mitchell
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I found after finishing this terrific fiction I was looking to read about the events that this book was based on. I came away impressed that David Mitchell could turn an historical event as was a small trading depot on a man made island called Dejima in the middle of Nagasaki harbour in the late 1700’s into such an epic but subtle fiction. No Hollywood ending! Fantastic.

David Mitchell is a great story teller and a great writer. I have read his oeuvre in order and have yet to not be anything but enthralled. A damn fine book.
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Reading Progress

February 2, 2018 – Shelved as: to-read
February 2, 2018 – Shelved
July 8, 2019 – Started Reading
July 8, 2019 –
page 113
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July 9, 2019 –
page 159
28.39%
July 10, 2019 –
page 201
35.89%
July 15, 2019 –
page 282
50.36%
July 19, 2019 –
page 367
65.54%
July 22, 2019 –
page 475
84.82%
July 23, 2019 – Finished Reading
December 30, 2019 – Shelved as: david-mitchell

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message 1: by Boudewijn (new) - rated it 4 stars
Jul 24, 2019 07:24AM

Boudewijn I stumbled upon this book after a recommendation of Stephen King, who would expected that?


message 2: by Tony (new)
Jul 24, 2019 01:24PM

Tony I really need to try one of his books.


message 3: by fourtriplezed (new) - rated it 4 stars
Jul 25, 2019 03:13AM

fourtriplezed Bou wrote: "I stumbled upon this book after a recommendation of Stephen King, who would expected that?"

Well I never. Mr King on GR. Not sure I agree with the comment that "best known for Cloud Atlas, which was a literary stunt in this correspondent’s opinion. The Thousand Autumns is far better."


message 4: by fourtriplezed (new) - rated it 4 stars
Jul 25, 2019 03:14AM

fourtriplezed Tony wrote: "I really need to try one of his books."

If you have the time or inclination start at the first. Glad I did. I am hooked to be honest.


message 5: by Sean (new) - rated it 4 stars
Jul 25, 2019 04:02PM

Sean This was my favorite of his that I've read.
Though refer to it as a small historical event, I think Mitchell highlights the real clash of civilizations that is pretty rare in history. He uses it to ratchet up the pressure of daily situations. I found it remarkable in that way.


message 6: by Cecily (new) - rated it 5 stars
Apr 28, 2020 04:14AM

Cecily This one is good as a historical novel, divine in the way he slips in haiku-like phrases throughout, and really clever after you read The Bone Clocks and get so much more understanding of the middle section.


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