The Cloud Sketcher A Novel
The Cloud Sketcher A Novel by Richard Rayner, published by Harper Collins on March 19, 2002, is a work of fiction that intertwines themes of love and ambition. Set against the backdrop of a tiny village in Finland, the story follows Esko Vaananen, who finds himself in despair over a love that seems out of reach. His life takes a transformative turn when he experiences a vision of a towering building, which ignites a lifelong quest for beauty and artistic expression, leading him through significant historical events.
Readers will discover Esko’s journey as he navigates the complexities of love and creativity, confronting challenges that arise during the Bolshevik revolution and the vibrant Jazz Age in New York City. The narrative explores the intersection of architecture and history, as Esko’s aspirations drive him to make profound sacrifices in pursuit of his dreams. This edition spans 432 pages and is presented in English, offering a rich exploration of the human spirit’s quest for artistic perfection amidst the trials of life.
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In a tiny village in Finland, Esko Vaananen is at the brink of despair — he loves a woman he can never have. Suddenly, in the magical light of the aurora borealis, he has a vision of an impossibly tall building rising gracefully from the frozen lake and disappearing into the clouds above him. This pilvenpiirtaja — “cloud sketcher” or skyscraper — sparks a lifelong quest for beauty in Esko. He will pursue and protect these two passions — his vision and his love — no matter how great the cost, for the rest of his life. It is a journey that leads him into the Bolshevik revolution and the Jazz Age nightclubs of New York City and to strike a Faustian bargain with a ruthless gangster — all in the pursuit of artistic perfection and impossible, unattainable love.
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