Foe by J.M. Coetzee

157 pages first pub 1986 (editions)

fiction historical literary challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

She wants him to tell her story, and that of the enigmatic man who has become her rescuer, companion, master, and sometimes lover: Cruso. Cruso is dead, and his manservant, Friday, is incapable of speech. As she tries to relate the truth about him...

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Moods

adventurous 57%
challenging 51%
mysterious 45%
reflective 45%
dark 25%
emotional 17%
sad 17%
tense 11%
hopeful 2%

Pace

slow 45%
medium 45%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 68% | A mix: 24% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 35% | Yes: 21%

Loveable characters?

No: 64% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 4% | Yes: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 15%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 23%

Average rating

3.25

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