Face masks, hand sanitiser, Zoom meetings, daily Amazon deliveries, social distancing - a way of life that we have become all too used to after the country was locked down on 23 March 2020. We adjusted to the new normal. We muted, waited for the next slide and followed the science. We marvelled at Jonathan Van-Tam's suits and metaphors in equal measure and hung on to Professor Chris Whitty's every word. In 'Alexa, when's it going to end?' David Mitchell describes how the pandemic has affected him and the people in his life. His diary, based on his non award-winning blog 'Ramblings from Retirement', covers a twelve-month period unique in modern times, a significant part of which was spent working out how to stop his glasses from misting up when wearing a face mask.
David Mitchell
David Mitchell is a British author known for his intricate narratives that blend multiple genres and styles. His most notable works include "Cloud Atlas," a novel that weaves together six interconnected stories spanning different time periods and genres, and "The Bone Clocks," a complex tale of immortality and destiny. Mitchell's literary style is characterized by his ability to seamlessly blend realism and fantasy, creating rich and immersive worlds for his readers. His contributions to literature include challenging traditional storytelling conventions and pushing the boundaries of genre fiction. "Cloud Atlas" is widely considered his most famous work, earning critical acclaim and a devoted following of readers. Mitchell's impact on the literary genre has been profound, inspiring other authors to experiment with structure and genre blending in their own works.
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Cloud Atlas
20th Anniversary Edition, with an introduction by Gabrielle Zevin
