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

Coetzee grew up in a new development north of Cape Town, tormented by guilt and fear. With a father he despised, and a mother he both adored and resented, he led a double life—the brilliant and well-behaved student at school, the princely despot a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 183 reviews

Moods

reflective 100%
emotional 42%
inspiring 28%
lighthearted 28%
mysterious 28%
sad 28%
challenging 14%
dark 14%
relaxing 14%

Pace

slow 57%
medium 42%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.53

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