carmenghia 's review for:

The Bone People by Keri Hulme

4.75

challenging emotional hopeful sad medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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There is a part of this book that emotionally destroyed me. Like, reached into my chest and squeezed my heart til it was bruised. I've never read anything quite like it, and I wasn't prepared for it.