Diary of a Bad Year by J.M. Coetzee

Diary of a Bad Year

J.M. Coetzee

231 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary reflective slow-paced

Description

The latest by the Nobel Prize-winning author of Disgrace is an utterly contemporary work of fiction that addresses the profound unease of countless people in democracies across the world.

Community Reviews Summary of 231 reviews

Moods

challenging 71%
reflective 57%
dark 28%
informative 14%
sad 14%

Pace

slow 42%
medium 42%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 40%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 60% | Yes: 40%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Average rating

3.33

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