Backbencher

The book The Bone People was a good book. It was written by Keri Hulme. The story takes place in New Zealand and is about an artist. The artist, Kerewin, lives in a tower with two others, a mute boy named Simon and a man named Joe. Simon had broken into Kerewin’s house and they then became friends, living together. It was a strange book when you think of how they came together and how they interacted with one another. Joe is Simon's adoptive father and thier relationship is a love hate kind, with Joe being abusive to Simon. After a confrontation they all part ways. They all are apart, but realize that they need each other’s company and eventually all come back together. This book was not based on a true story, so there is no historical significance to that aspect of the story, but is does give you an idea of what it is like in a small town in New Zealand. I think this book shows the relationship between the three very well and although it was not one of the best books I have read, it was an alright read and it was able to keep my attention till the end. I would recommend this book because it is a good read.