Boyhood: Scenes from Provincial Life by J.M. Coetzee

Boyhood: Scenes from Provincial Life

Scenes from Provincial Life #1

J.M. Coetzee

166 pages first pub 1997 (editions)

fiction literary memoir reflective slow-paced

Description

The Nobel Prize-winning author's brilliant trilogy of fictionalized memoirs--now available in one volume for the first time. J.M. Coetzee's latest novel, The Schooldays of Jesus, is now available from Viking. Late Essays: 2006-2016 will be availab...

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Community Reviews Summary of 209 reviews

Moods

reflective 100%
emotional 50%
dark 25%
inspiring 25%
lighthearted 25%
mysterious 25%
sad 25%
challenging 12%
relaxing 12%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 37%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 60% | No: 20% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | Yes: 40%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.54

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