Boyhood: Scenes from Provincial Life by J.M. Coetzee

Boyhood: Scenes from Provincial Life

Scenes from Provincial Life #1

J.M. Coetzee

166 pages first pub 1997 (editions)

fiction literary memoir reflective slow-paced
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Coetzee grew up in a new development north of Cape Town, tormented by guilt and fear. With a father he despised, and a mother he both adored and resented, he led a double life—the brilliant and well-behaved student at school, the princely despot a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 280 reviews

Moods

reflective 92%
emotional 57%
dark 28%
sad 21%
adventurous 14%
challenging 14%
inspiring 14%
lighthearted 14%
mysterious 14%
informative 7%
relaxing 7%
tense 7%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 35%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 37% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 66% | No: 22% | Yes: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 55% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.57

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