Solar Bones
Solar Bones
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2016
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
County Mayo, Ireland • 2000s
2016
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Solar Bones follows Marcus Conway, a civil engineer, as he reflects on life in rural Ireland. Marcus contemplates themes of family, work, and the fragility of existence. This introspective narrative unfolds in a stream-of-consciousness style, capturing the essence of ordinary life and the interconnectedness of personal experiences.
Contemplative
Melancholic
Bittersweet
Mysterious
Serene
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Solar Bones by Mike McCormack is celebrated for its inventive structure, employing a single-sentence narrative that captures the protagonist's introspection. Critics praise its lyrical prose and profound exploration of life, death, and Irish identity. Some readers may find the format challenging or the pace slow, but overall, it is lauded for its emotional depth and innovation.
Who Should Read Solar Bones?
A reader who enjoys Solar Bones by Mike McCormack likely appreciates lyrical prose, experimental narrative structures, and introspective exploration of life’s intricacies. Fans of James Joyce’s Ulysses or Virginia Woolf’s To the Lighthouse might find similar enjoyment in this novel’s stream-of-consciousness style and meditative themes.
5,631 ratings
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Novel • Fiction
County Mayo, Ireland • 2000s
2016
Adult
18+ years
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