A review by jenna_smuszkiewicz
The Bone People by Keri Hulme

dark mysterious sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

1.5

I decided to pick up this book because I heard the main character, Kerewin, was aroace and I wanted to read more of that rep. It is very clear that Kerewin is aroace which is good. This book was just not for me. I wanted to learn more about the child's past, go in the Kerewin's path and exactly what was going on with her, and dive into the mental health of the child's adoptive father, Joe. We go a little into all of those but not enough to make the picture clear to me. 

After the event
(Joe beating up Simon so hard he goes into a coma)
, I don't understand what is going on with the characters there, especially Joe and Kerewin. And I don't know how we get from what's happened in this book to the ending.
I don't understand how they can have a happy ending without reconciling more of their past and mental health struggles and child abuse that was permitted to happen


Maybe this book is meant for other people. I get that. If you do decide to read, please read the content warnings. There is a lot in this book. 
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