A review by siggerella
Disgrace by J.M. Coetzee

3.0

Masterful writing; extremely hard to read subject matter. As a reader, I was torn between utter disgust at the main character, David Lurie, and awe at Coetzee’s skill in writing characters that embody the complexity of post-apartheid (and, more generally, post-conflict) life. A part of me was compelled to finish this book; another part of me wanted to avert my eyes from the volatility and turmoil that fills the plot. I can’t say I enjoyed this novel but I will admit to admiring it.