Disgrace by J.M. Coetzee

Disgrace

J.M. Coetzee

220 pages • first pub 1999 (editions)

fiction classics contemporary literary challenging dark reflective medium-paced

Description

After years teaching Romantic poetry at the Technical University of Cape Town, David Lurie, middle-aged and twice divorced, has an impulsive affair with a student. The affair sours; he is denounced and summoned before a committee of inquiry. Willi...

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Moods

dark 83%
reflective 59%
challenging 53%
tense 43%
sad 40%
emotional 36%
informative 3%
mysterious 3%
adventurous 2%
funny 1%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 54%
slow 24%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 59% | A mix: 34% | Plot: 3% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 34% | No: 25%

Loveable characters?

No: 79% | It's complicated: 17% | Yes: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 15% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 1%

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