The Bone People by Keri Hulme. 1983, FIRST EDITION, FIRST PRINTING. 1983

The Bone People by Keri Hulme. Publisher: Spiral, Wellington, 1983, FIRST EDITION, FIRST PRINTING.

Good softback. Burgundy covers with author's name in white strip. Covers have some rubbing and minor marks, creases to spine, large corner crease to back cover. No inscriptions. Pages are good with some creasing to edges/corners, minor marks.

Set on the coast of the South Island of New Zealand, the novel focuses on three characters, all of whom are isolated in different ways: a reclusive artist, a mute child, and the child's foster father. Over the course of the novel the trio develop a tentative relationship, are driven apart by violence, and reunite. Maori (New Zealand European) culture, myths and language are blended through the novel. The novel has polarised critics and readers, with some praising the novel for its power and originality, while others have criticised Hulme's writing style and portrayals of violence.

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