David Mitchell
Born: 01-11-1969
David Mitchell is a celebrated English novelist renowned for his intricate narratives and genre-blending storytelling. Born in 1969, he gained international acclaim with "Cloud Atlas," which was shortlisted for the Booker Prize. His works often explore themes of interconnectedness and feature complex, multi-layered plots. Mitchell's diverse literary style has earned him a dedicated readership and numerous accolades, solidifying his reputation as a leading voice in contemporary fiction.
Book summaries for books written by David Mitchell
Quotes
No harm's done to history by making it something someone would want to read.
What is an ocean but a multitude of drops?
Yet what is any ocean but a multitude of drops?
Our lives are not measured in years but in the lives of others we touch.
Truth is singular. Its 'versions' are mistruths.
Power, time, gravity, love. The forces that really kick ass are all invisible.
Our self is not separate, but many. We walk as immortal ancestors.
Sometimes an extraordinary destiny awaits us on the other side of a seemingly ordinary life.
Knowledge is a mirror, and God is the face that is reflected in the dark mirror.
Our values change based on who and where we are, in ways small and large.
Our lives and our choices, each encounter, suggest a new potential direction.
What is important in life is not the triumph but the struggle.