A review by kaddo
Der Junge: Eine afrikanische Kindheit by J.M. Coetzee, Reinhild Böhnke
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
coetzee describes the world from the eyes of a 12 year old so perfectly. its so relatable for anyone who ever felt alienated. he does a great job in detaching the reader from the characters but at the same time telling his own story.