A review by pickle_burner
The Childhood of Jesus by J.M. Coetzee

4.0

I can’t understand why this novel hasn’t received as much attention as his others. It is every bit as unnerving and ruminatory as they are. The prose is clean and deft. His meaning is not 100% clear, but being left with a mystery when you’ve turned the last page is often the best feeling. I much prefer the style and approach of this novel when compared to his more acclaimed efforts. Looking forward to reading the other two.