The Bone People by Keri Hulme
"The Bone People" is a complex, emotional novel that explores the lives of three characters - a reclusive artist, a young mute boy, and his adoptive father - in New Zealand. The narrative delves into themes such as Maori culture, love, violence, and isolation while showcasing the struggle of these individuals as they try to form a family unit despite their personal traumas and societal pressures. The book's unique blend of prose and poetry, along with its blend of English and Maori language, adds to its depth and richness.
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- Published
- 1984
- Nationality
- New Zealand
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 450-600
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
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This book is on the following 13 lists:
- 3rd on The 50 best New Zealand books of the past 50 years (Spinoff)
- 50th on 50 Best-Loved Novels Written by a Woman (United Kingdom) (Guardian)
- 57th on My Favourite Book - Australian Big Read (Australian Big Read)
- 85th on Harvard Book Store Staff's Favorite 100 Books (Harvard Book Store)
- 709th on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 100 Great 20th Century English-language Works of Fiction by Women (Feminista!)
- 25 Books to Read Before You Die: World Edition (Powell's Books)
- 500 Great Books by Women (Book)
- 70 Classic Booker Prize-Nominated Novels, Recommended by our Readers (Booker Prize Library Readers)
- Booker Prize (Booker Prize)
- Harenberg Buch der 1000 Bücher (Harenberg Buch der 1000 Bücher)
- The 100 Best Novels Of All Time (Runners-Up) (The Guardian)
- The Big Jubilee Read (BBC)