Schande by J.M. Coetzee

Schande

J.M. Coetzee

285 pages • first pub 1999 (editions)

fiction classics contemporary literary challenging dark reflective medium-paced
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Davie Lurie, Literaturprofessor in mittleren Jahren und zweimal geschieden, ist in Ungnade gefallen: eine Affäre mit einer seiner Studentinnen ist an die Öffentlichkeit gedrungen. Der peinlichen Befragung entzieht er sich durch ein Schuldbekenntni...

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Community Reviews Summary of 7,158 reviews

Moods

dark 85%
reflective 57%
challenging 52%
sad 43%
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: 36% | Plot: 4% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 35% | No: 23%

Loveable characters?

No: 78% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 14% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 4%

Average rating

3.63

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