therewillbefireflies 's review for:

The Bone People by Keri Hulme
5.0

I absolutely loved this book. I've never read anything with a similar writing style or character-building. While it took time to get used to the many interjecting unnamed perspectives, it ended up creating a rich, beautiful story. It was incredibly difficult to read at times due to the subject matter, but I cared deeply for all the characters - especially Simon - and read through actually weeping at one point. These characters were incredibly flawed, but because they were so well-written and developed, I was invested in their stories and, despite many misgivings, wanted to see them together.