Waiting for the Barbarians by J.M. Coetzee

Waiting for the Barbarians

J.M. Coetzee

170 pages • first pub 1980 (editions)

fiction classics literary challenging dark reflective slow-paced
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Moods

dark 78%
reflective 62%
challenging 55%
sad 45%
tense 43%
emotional 25%
adventurous 13%
mysterious 13%
informative 10%
inspiring 3%

Pace

slow 53%
medium 37%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 27% | Plot: 9% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 17%

Loveable characters?

No: 64% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 3% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 34% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.65

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