amanda_woodbury 's review for:

The Bone People by Keri Hulme

1.0

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Hated. The only redeeming quality of this work was the cultural aspect. Written by a Māori tribal member, she discusses many rituals and beliefs with Māori phrases included (but not always translated which I liked). However, if the author doesn’t blatantly condone child abuse she has not made that clear in this book. The premise seems to suggest: if an adult sincerely loves a child (in spite of abuse) that’s enough. It. Isn’t.