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Literary Fiction· United Kingdom

The Electric Michelangelo

by Sarah Hall
Aggregate Editorial Score69/100
★Costa Book Award
Published 2004352 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Sarah Hall's The Electric Michelangelo (2004) stands as one of the most significant works of literary fiction of its era. Cy Parks, the son of a Morecambe boarding house keeper, becomes a tattooist and travels to Coney Island in the 1930s, where he encounters a fierce, mysterious woman named Grace. Hall's Costa Prize-shortlisted novel is a gorgeous meditation on art, the body, and transformation. Themes of tattooing, Coney Island, art run through the work. The book has received recognition from Costa Book Award 2004.

Book Details

AuthorSarah Hall
Published2004
Country of Origin🇬🇧 United Kingdom
LanguageEnglish
Pages352
Category📖 Literary Fiction
ISBN9780060501419
Editorial Score69/100
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📖 Literary Fiction

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

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Country of Origin

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

This book is part of United Kingdom's rich literary tradition.

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Awards & Recognition

Costa Book Award
winner · national
200462
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About the Author
Sarah Hall
United Kingdom
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Electric Michelangelo about?

Cy Parks, the son of a Morecambe boarding house keeper, becomes a tattooist and travels to Coney Island in the 1930s, where he encounters a fierce, mysterious woman named Grace. Hall's Costa Prize-shortlisted novel is a gorgeous meditation on art, the body, and transformation.

Who wrote The Electric Michelangelo?

The Electric Michelangelo was written by Sarah Hall, from United Kingdom. First published in 2004.

What awards has The Electric Michelangelo won?

The Electric Michelangelo has received the following awards and honours: Costa Book Award 2004.

Is The Electric Michelangelo worth reading?

The Electric Michelangelo is a well-regarded book with solid critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 62/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in tattooing, Coney Island, art.

Where can I buy The Electric Michelangelo?

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What category is The Electric Michelangelo?

The Electric Michelangelo is classified as Literary Fiction. Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

What country is The Electric Michelangelo from?

The Electric Michelangelo originates from United Kingdom's literary tradition. Explore more books from United Kingdom on our country page.

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