A review by ellierichards90
The Bone Clocks by David Mitchell
4.0
Actual rating 4.5*
This is the third David Mitchell novel that I've read, and I've once again found that he's lived up to the hype!
To avoid spoilers I won't talk about the plot in detail, other than to say what might seem like a conventional story at the beginning goes down a very strange path! It's difficult to classify "The Bone Clocks" as being a particular genre as it has elements of many, but I really enjoyed the books more fantastical moments.
In his usual style, Mitchell does a great job of presenting multiple narratives and linking them together. This has just missed out on being a 5* book for me as there were a couple of moments were I felt the story dragged a little, but for the most part the book is very well paced.
Of what I've read of his work so far, I would suggest starting with "Cloud Atlas" or "Ghost Written" rather than this if you are new to Mitchell's work, but if you're already a fan this is an essential read.
This is the third David Mitchell novel that I've read, and I've once again found that he's lived up to the hype!
To avoid spoilers I won't talk about the plot in detail, other than to say what might seem like a conventional story at the beginning goes down a very strange path! It's difficult to classify "The Bone Clocks" as being a particular genre as it has elements of many, but I really enjoyed the books more fantastical moments.
In his usual style, Mitchell does a great job of presenting multiple narratives and linking them together. This has just missed out on being a 5* book for me as there were a couple of moments were I felt the story dragged a little, but for the most part the book is very well paced.
Of what I've read of his work so far, I would suggest starting with "Cloud Atlas" or "Ghost Written" rather than this if you are new to Mitchell's work, but if you're already a fan this is an essential read.