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184 pages • first pub 1983 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099479154
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
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...
Community Reviews Summary of 997 reviews
Moods
dark 66%
sad 62%
challenging 50%
emotional 49%
adventurous 24%
tense 16%
mysterious 13%
hopeful 11%
informative 3%
inspiring 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Eating disorder, SlaveryModerate
Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horrorMinor
Sexual content, War184 pages • first pub 1983 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099479154
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
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...
Community Reviews Summary of 997 reviews
Moods
dark 66%
sad 62%
challenging 50%
emotional 49%
adventurous 24%
tense 16%
mysterious 13%
hopeful 11%
informative 3%
inspiring 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Eating disorder, SlaveryModerate
Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horrorMinor
Sexual content, War