First published 1997
Young John is torn between his mother's affection and his desire for independence as his parents' marriage crumbles. Apartheid's racial tensions color his world, challenging his awakening identity. Through Coetzee's evocative prose, we witness the shaping of a complex soul in a society on the brink of upheaval.
Genres: historical-fiction, 20th-century, african-literature, coming-of-age, family-drama
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, thought-provoking
Tropes: coming-of-age, family-drama
Setting: England, London, London (England)
Period: 20th Century
166 pages · Hardcover · Secker & Warburg