Set in the harsh environment of the South Island beaches of New Zealand, this masterful story brings together three singular people in a trinity that reflects their country's varied heritage. Winner of the 1985 Booker-McConnell prize for fiction.
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Set in the harsh environment of the South Island beaches of New Zealand, this masterful story brings together three singular people in a trinity that reflects their country's varied heritage. Winner of the 1985 Booker-McConnell prize for fiction.
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Add this copy of The Bone People: Booker Prize Winner (a Novel) to cart. $0.99, fair condition, Sold by Dream Books Co. rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Denver, CO, UNITED STATES, published 1986 by Penguin Books.
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Fair. This copy has clearly been enjoyed-expect noticeable shelf wear and some minor creases to the cover. Binding is strong and all pages are legible. May contain previous library markings or stamps.
Add this copy of The Bone People: Booker Prize Winner (a Novel) to cart. $1.22, good condition, Sold by Zoom Books Company rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lynden, WA, UNITED STATES, published 1986 by Penguin Books.
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Book is in good condition and may include underlining highlighting and minimal wear. The book can also include From the library of labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys dvds etc. We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service.
Add this copy of The Bone People: a Novel to cart. $1.69, fair condition, Sold by Orion Tech rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Arlington, TX, UNITED STATES, published 1986 by Penguin Books.
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Add this copy of The Bone People: Booker Prize Winner (a Novel) to cart. $1.78, fair condition, Sold by Seattle Goodwill rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Seattle, WA, UNITED STATES, published 1986 by Penguin Books.
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Fair. May have some shelf-wear due to normal use. Your purchase funds free job training and education in the greater Seattle area. Thank you for supporting Goodwill's nonprofit mission!
Add this copy of The Bone People: Booker Prize Winner (a Novel) to cart. $1.97, good condition, Sold by Goodwill of Colorado rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, UNITED STATES, published 1986 by Penguin Books.
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This item is in overall good condition. Covers and dust jackets are intact but may have minor wear including slight curls or bends to corners as well as cosmetic blemishes including stickers. Pages are intact but may have minor highlighting/ writing. Binding is intact; however, spine may have slight wear overall. Digital codes may not be included and have not been tested to be redeemable and/or active. Minor shelf wear overall. Please note that all items are donated goods and are in used condition. Orders shipped Monday through Friday! Your purchase helps put people to work and learn life skills to reach their full potential. Orders shipped Monday through Friday. Your purchase helps put people to work and learn life skills to reach their full potential. Thank you!
Add this copy of The Bone People: Booker Prize Winner (a Novel) to cart. $1.97, fair condition, Sold by Goodwill of Colorado rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, UNITED STATES, published 1986 by Penguin Books.
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Fair. This item is in overall acceptable condition. Covers and dust jackets are intact but may have heavy wear including creases, bends, edge wear, curled corners or minor tears as well as stickers or sticker-residue. Pages are intact but may have minor curls, bends or moderate to considerable highlighting/ writing. Binding is intact; however, spine may have heavy wear. Digital codes may not be included and have not been tested to be redeemable and/or active. A well-read copy overall. Please note that all items are donated goods and are in used condition. Orders shipped Monday through Friday! Your purchase helps put people to work and learn life skills to reach their full potential. Orders shipped Monday through Friday. Your purchase helps put people to work and learn life skills to reach their full potential. Thank you!
Add this copy of The Bone People: Booker Prize Winner (a Novel) to cart. $2.13, good condition, Sold by Seattle Goodwill rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Seattle, WA, UNITED STATES, published 1986 by Penguin Books.
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May have some shelf-wear due to normal use. Your purchase funds free job training and education in the greater Seattle area. Thank you for supporting Goodwill's nonprofit mission!
Add this copy of The Bone People to cart. $2.19, good condition, Sold by Poquette's Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dewitt, MI, UNITED STATES, published 1983 by Spiral.
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i loved this book. ms. hulme put her heart and soul into this story. she takes a controversial subject (abuse) and turns it on its head. she shows you the positive side of relationships where you wouldn't think there would be any positives. the style is eclectic and intelligent, and includes "train of thought." you don't always like the main characters, but they are human, with human flaws. it's not an easy read - stylistically or substantively, but it's well worth the effort.
i wish i knew the maori phrase translations were at the back of the book when i started reading it, instead of when i was almost through. the maori language adds even more depth to the story.
NotTarzan
Sep 1, 2009
One of my favorites
One of my favorite books of all time. I reread it every few years.
Bobbie
May 10, 2007
Move over James Joyce
I read this book, which was written by a NZ Maori woman and has won numerous awards, while travelling the south island of New Zealand. It was a difficult but compelling read and gave me insignt into the character of the country and the Maori culture. The subject matter is painful, as the book deals with child abuse, alcoholism and alienation. The style is mystical and obscure (not sure it wasn't written under the influence of various substances), but the author does a good job of engaging the reader with the three main characters and that carried me through to the end. It would make a great book club read, with a wealth of material for discussion. I can't say that this is a book that one would "enjoy" reading but it is one that is rewarding to have read.
