valentine_b1 's review for:

Disgrace by J.M. Coetzee
4.75
dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

This (quasi) novella packs an emotional punch- abound with literary references, evasive responses to trauma, refuge and interdependence with animals, exploration of SA politics (critique?). And of course the trope of redemption- both of creativity and the soul/morality.