![]() ![]() ![]() It is far too long, the sections delving into the more magical and mystical sides of the story make little sense and the ending is somewhat contrived (although emotionally satisfying). However, the book suffers from the rest of what’s there. And the perspective it offers is fascinating: the writing often feels more like a stream of consciousness than anything else. This primary storyline is interesting and well handled. The dynamics between the three change during the story and they reach a happier state through each other. Hulme never allows her narrative to slip into sentimentality: the relationship between Kerewin and Joe is not romantic but rather stems from a shared understanding of each other Kerewin’s relationship with Simon often descends into impatience and frustration at Simon’s muteness, his habitual theft, and his difficult behaviour and Joe’s relationship with Simon is tainted by his tendency to hit the boy when drunk. ![]() The story unfolds from there, exploring the relationships between the three as well as issues of Māori identity and mysticism. Early in the story she meets a mute boy, Simon, and later his adopted father, Joe. It tells the story of Kerewin Holmes, an artist living a reclusive life on the coast. ![]() The Bone People is New Zealander Keri Hulme’s first and (to date) only novel. ![]()
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