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The Bone People
by Keri Hulme
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Wanted to love this book so much, but as others have written, the character arcs are tough to love. I almost wonder if the last 100 pages were written with a different ending and then the editor or publisher asked her to tack on the final 20 pages with a nicer resolution.
Glimpsing into Maori culture was fascinating and I'm glad I read this book for that reason. Otherwise, not a favorite. Everyone needed to be in therapy. Lots of therapy. And it really made this a tough read.
Glimpsing into Maori culture was fascinating and I'm glad I read this book for that reason. Otherwise, not a favorite. Everyone needed to be in therapy. Lots of therapy. And it really made this a tough read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Child death, Chronic illness, Violence
Minor: Cancer