Disgrace by J.M. Coetzee

Disgrace

J.M. Coetzee

220 pages first pub 1999 (editions)

fiction classics contemporary literary challenging dark reflective medium-paced

Description

Set in post-apartheid South Africa, J. M. Coetzee’s searing novel tells the story of David Lurie, a twice divorced, 52-year-old professor of communications and Romantic Poetry at Cape Technical University. Lurie believes he has created a comfortab...

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Community Reviews Summary of 5,903 reviews

Moods

dark 85%
reflective 59%
challenging 53%
sad 42%
emotional 41%
tense 41%
informative 3%
mysterious 3%
adventurous 2%
funny 1%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 56%
slow 24%
fast 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 57% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 4% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 34% | No: 25%

Loveable characters?

No: 79% | It's complicated: 17% | Yes: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 14% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 3%

Average rating

3.62

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