Foe by J.M. Coetzee

157 pages first pub 1986 (editions)

fiction historical literary challenging reflective slow-paced
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She wants him to tell her story, and that of the enigmatic man who has become her rescuer, companion, master, and sometimes lover: Cruso. Cruso is dead, and his manservant, Friday, is incapable of speech. As she tries to relate the truth about him...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,209 reviews

Moods

reflective 64%
challenging 54%
adventurous 49%
mysterious 48%
dark 24%
sad 16%
emotional 13%
tense 12%
informative 2%
inspiring 2%
hopeful 1%

Pace

slow 54%
medium 37%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 61% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

No: 42% | It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 18%

Loveable characters?

No: 64% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 3% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 53% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 21%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 18%

Average rating

3.25

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