Life and Times of Michael K by J.M. Coetzee

Life and Times of Michael K

J.M. Coetzee

192 pages • first pub 1983 (editions)

fiction literary dark reflective sad slow-paced
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In a South Africa torn by civil war, Michael K sets out to take his mother back to her rural home. On the way there she dies, leaving him alone in an anarchic world of brutal roving armies. Imprisoned, Michael is unable to bear confinement and esc...

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Community Reviews Summary of 997 reviews

Moods

reflective 69%
dark 66%
sad 62%
challenging 50%
emotional 49%
adventurous 24%
tense 16%
mysterious 13%
hopeful 11%
informative 3%
inspiring 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 55%
medium 39%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 74% | A mix: 19% | N/A: 4% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 14%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 34% | Yes: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 23% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 11% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.64

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