Elizabeth Costello by J.M. Coetzee

Elizabeth Costello

J.M. Coetzee

240 pages first pub 2003 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary reflective slow-paced
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Elizabeth Costello is an Australian writer of international renown. Famous principally for an early novel that established her reputation, she has reached the stage where her remaining function is to be venerated and applauded. Her life has bec...

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Community Reviews Summary of 619 reviews

Moods

reflective 95%
challenging 59%
dark 27%
informative 22%
emotional 18%
sad 13%
funny 9%
inspiring 9%
mysterious 9%
tense 4%

Pace

slow 64%
medium 28%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 76% | A mix: 11% | N/A: 11%

Strong character development?

No: 63% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 4% | Yes: 4%

Loveable characters?

No: 81% | It's complicated: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 90% | Yes: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 61% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 19%

Average rating

3.35

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