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Literary Fiction· Ireland

Solar Bones

by Mike McCormack
Aggregate Editorial Score39/100
Kirkus Reviews
Published 2016220 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Solar Bones by Mike McCormack is a landmark work of literary fiction, first published in 2016. Marcus Conway returns to his home in the west of Ireland—on All Souls' Day—in a single flowing sentence that constitutes the entire novel. McCormack's Goldsmith Prize-winning novel is a meditation on memory, marriage, and mortality. Themes of memory, Ireland, family run through the work. The book has received recognition from Kirkus Reviews 2016.

Book Details

AuthorMike McCormack
Published2016
Country of Origin🇮🇪 Ireland
LanguageEnglish
Pages220
Category📖 Literary Fiction
ISBN9781616957285
Editorial Score39/100
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📖 Literary Fiction

Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

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Country of Origin

🇮🇪 Ireland

This book is part of Ireland's rich literary tradition.

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Awards & Recognition

Kirkus Reviews
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201611
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Solar Bones about?

Marcus Conway returns to his home in the west of Ireland—on All Souls' Day—in a single flowing sentence that constitutes the entire novel. McCormack's Goldsmith Prize-winning novel is a meditation on memory, marriage, and mortality.

Who wrote Solar Bones?

Solar Bones was written by Mike McCormack, from Ireland. First published in 2016.

What awards has Solar Bones won?

Solar Bones has received the following awards and honours: Kirkus Reviews 2016.

Is Solar Bones worth reading?

Solar Bones is a book that has earned critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 11/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in memory, Ireland, family.

Where can I buy Solar Bones?

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What category is Solar Bones?

Solar Bones is classified as Literary Fiction. Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

What country is Solar Bones from?

Solar Bones originates from Ireland's literary tradition. Explore more books from Ireland on our country page.

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