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A review by esszeegee
Disgrace by J.M. Coetzee
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
I gave an extra star just for the writing.
The subject matter is very dark and hard to get through. I can find thought-provoking themes in this book, it's not badly written. There is a lot going on sub textually when it comes to culture and racism and misogyny.
I cannot get over the fact that this main male character is repulsive - a creepy, 50-year-old rapist who got turned on by the fact that his student's hips were "narrow as those of a 12-year-old's", ugh. An old white privileged misogynist that does not redeem himself in any way throughout the book.
A book that silences women's voices, makes me wonder about the author. I do understand this was written over 20 years ago and some, not all, attitudes have changed - I just did not like it.
The subject matter is very dark and hard to get through. I can find thought-provoking themes in this book, it's not badly written. There is a lot going on sub textually when it comes to culture and racism and misogyny.
I cannot get over the fact that this main male character is repulsive - a creepy, 50-year-old rapist who got turned on by the fact that his student's hips were "narrow as those of a 12-year-old's", ugh. An old white privileged misogynist that does not redeem himself in any way throughout the book.
A book that silences women's voices, makes me wonder about the author. I do understand this was written over 20 years ago and some, not all, attitudes have changed - I just did not like it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape and Violence