Disgrace by J.M. Coetzee

Disgrace

J.M. Coetzee

220 pages first pub 1999 (editions)

fiction classics contemporary literary challenging dark reflective medium-paced
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After years teaching Romantic poetry at the Technical University of Cape Town, David Lurie, middle-aged and twice divorced, has an impulsive affair with a student. The affair sours; he is denounced and summoned before a committee of inquiry. Willi...

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Moods

dark 84%
reflective 57%
challenging 52%
sad 44%
tense 43%
emotional 42%
mysterious 4%
informative 3%
adventurous 2%
funny 1%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 23%
fast 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 57% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 4% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 35% | No: 24%

Loveable characters?

No: 77% | It's complicated: 19% | Yes: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 14% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 1%

Average rating

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