The Bone Clocks
by David Mitchell
The Bone Clocks by David Mitchell holds a well received rating of 3.81 out of 5, based on 53.2K reader ratings. First published in 2014. The book spans 624 pages.
About The Bone Clocks
Following a scalding row with her mother, fifteen-year-old Holly Sykes slams the door on her old life. But Holly is no typical teenage runaway: a sensitive child once contacted by voices she knew only as “the radio people,” Holly is a lightning rod for psychic phenomena. Now, as she wanders deeper into the English countryside, visions and coincidences reorder her reality until they assume the aura of a nightmare brought to life.For Holly has caught the attention of a cabal of dangerous mystics—and their enemies. But her lost weekend is merely the prelude to a shocking disappearance that leaves her family irrevocably scarred. This unsolved mystery will echo through every decade of Holly’s life, affecting all the people Holly loves—even the ones who are not yet born.A Cambridge scholarship boy grooming himself for wealth and influence, a conflicted father who feels alive only while reporting from occupied Iraq, a middle-aged writer mourning his exile from the bestseller list—all have a part to play in this surreal, invisible war on the margins of our world. From the medieval Swiss Alps to the nineteenth-century Australian bush, from a hotel in Shanghai to a Manhattan townhouse in the near future, their stories come together in moments of everyday grace and extraordinary wonder.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | David Mitchell |
| Published | 2014 |
| Pages | 624 |
| Genres | Fiction, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller |
| Average Rating | 3.81 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 53,151 |
Reader Ratings & Analysis
Rating Overview
How It Compares
Frequently Asked Questions
What genre is The Bone Clocks?
The Bone Clocks is categorized as Fiction, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is The Bone Clocks worth reading?
Based on 53.2K reader ratings, The Bone Clocks has an average score of 3.81 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is The Bone Clocks?
The Bone Clocks has 624 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.
Who wrote The Bone Clocks?
The Bone Clocks was written by David Mitchell. It was first published in 2014.
What is the ISBN for The Bone Clocks?
The ISBN-13 for The Bone Clocks is 9781400065680.0.
Data sourced from community book ratings and reviews. Last updated: April 15, 2026
