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220 pages • first pub 1999 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780143036371
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: 30 August 2005
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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dark: 85%
reflective: 56%
challenging: 53%
sad: 45%
tense: 42%
emotional: 41%
mysterious: 4%
informative: 3%
adventurous: 1%
funny: 1%
inspiring: 1%
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Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
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Rape, Animal death, Sexual assaultModerate
Racism, Violence, Animal crueltyMinor
Abortion, Sexual content, Misogyny220 pages • first pub 1999 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780143036371
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: 30 August 2005
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...
Community Reviews
Moods
dark: 85%
reflective: 56%
challenging: 53%
sad: 45%
tense: 42%
emotional: 41%
mysterious: 4%
informative: 3%
adventurous: 1%
funny: 1%
inspiring: 1%
Pace
Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Animal death, Sexual assaultModerate
Racism, Violence, Animal crueltyMinor
Abortion, Sexual content, Misogyny