...and my very favorite audiobook. I had already read the book three times when I listened to it, and was delighted that I learned and noticed new twists and details about the story, characters and 'meta-story'. The performances are perfect.

I'm a little bit envious of those who haven't yet read or listened to this book - there's nothing else like it, and you're in for an engrossing, entertaining, and transformative experience. Seriously.

I enjoyed the book, but didn't love it. David Mitchell is a great writer, but like Salman Rushdie, he sometimes writes prose that just wanders, and with no particular relation to the story or the character. I loved Mitchell's recent book, The Thousand Autumns of Jacob de Zoet, but for me, this one misses the mark.

I found the stories entertaining, with some interesting visuals and even funny situations. Frankly though, and I don't mean to insult my intelligence, I found the author’s writing style hard to follow, and rather flamboyant at times. The author's use of the English language is quite impressive, but does he have to make a delivery effort to make it difficult to understand?

This audio book is very difficult listen when it shouldn't. The stories are at times interesting, but frankly not too exciting, hence the need to be flamboyant.

I absolutly loved this book. It was a bit confusing at first, but I couldn't stop listening to it. It was captivating, and beautifully written. The narrators really added alot to the story the were great. The language was so elegant and rich, it will be a hard act to follow.

The short stories are interesting and some of them even fascinating, especially considering they have a such different styles and settings. What ultimately confused and even irritated me was the way the author tried to connect the stories. The stories really do not have anything in common (other than the author) and the attempt to relate them to each other seemed artificial and confusing (especially in the audio format).

When the first story started with the flowery elaborate English narative,I knew I was going to be dissapointed.(actually this story line turned out to be my favorite of the 6..) BUT I was determined not to waste a book. So I stuck with it all the way. But it was a STRUGGLE. Like one other reviewer here, I had hoped that it would all come together at the end but it only barely connected the stories. I don't think I ever did connect the futuristic story to the rest. Possibly this would be a better pick to actually read & not listen to. I wanted to go back often & see if I had missed something but I listen on a iPod Shuffle & going back is not the easiest..The writing & actors were both very acomplished & I did marvel at the writer's brilliant command of the English language.

I am already re-listening to Clouod Atlas to discover the details and twists that eluded me on the first listen. The first listen was an awakening discovery, the second it a joy and beauty like seeing the brush strokes in a Matisse. The exquisit blending of suspense and humour is captivating.

I listen to many audio books while driving and walking my dog so have heard most of the performers before. They are most welcomed guests in my ears and have rarely failed to bring life and depth to the stories they interpret. Careful when you listen in the car because the performances can be enthralling to the point of distraction. I managed to get a speeding ticket when emotionally consumed in the listening. Can I use that as a case against Audible for reckless endangerment!!??

Only book I truly couldn't put down, second authors was slow but the rest of the book made up for it....outstanding

Dynamic

I thoroughly enjoyed listening to this book -- thoroughly. The stories are consistently intriguing (although there are a few errors of grammar and usage that should have been caught). One wonders whether it really adds up to much as a novel. The devices used to link the stories are contrived, and the author seems to be showing off his astonishing proficiency in various genres with no aim for the whole enterprise. Nevertheless, its episodic structure makes it terrific for the car, and the last part of the book is the best and most imaginative of all.

I enjoy compiled works. This book is no exception. However, the narrators make the stories appear longer than they are.