58 pages 1 hour read

David Mitchell

The Bone Clocks

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2014

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Reviews & Readership

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The Bone Clocks by David Mitchell showcases his masterful storytelling, weaving complex narratives across decades. Reviewers praise its rich character development and intricate world-building. However, some find the plot meandering and the blending of genres disjointed. Overall, it’s hailed as an ambitious, imaginative work that challenges and rewards its readers.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Bone Clocks?

The ideal reader for David Mitchell's The Bone Clocks appreciates intricate narratives and genre-blending fiction. Fans of Haruki Murakami's surrealist tales in 1Q84 and the interconnected stories in Mitchell's own Cloud Atlas will enjoy the rich, multi-layered plot and the exploration of metaphysical themes.

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Reading Age

18+years

Lexile Level

880L

Book Details

Genre
Fantasy
Science-Fiction / Dystopian Fiction
Mystery / Crime Fiction
Themes
Values/Ideas: Good & Evil
Emotions/Behavior: Hope
Emotions/Behavior: Memory