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Cloud Atlas by David C. Mitchell is a 2004 novel composed of six interconnected stories in a nested structure, spanning from the 19th century to a distant post-apocalyptic future. The protagonists react to events from previous stories, and the chapters reverse order after the midpoint. Events involve themes of exploitation, rebellion, and the enduring impact of human actions across time. The novel depicts slavery and discusses racism, death by suicide, and sexual abuse.