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Diary of a Bad Year

J.M. Coetzee

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Diary of a Bad Year

by J.M. Coetzee
Diary of a Bad Year
Diary of a Bad Year

Reflective narrative intertwining politics, morality, and relationships.

If you're into books that challenge conventional storytelling and are not just about escapism but prompt you to think critically about the times we live in, "Diary of a Bad Year" by Nobel laureate J.M. Coetzee might appeal to you. It weaves together the internal musings of an aging essayist, the dynamics of an unusual relationship, and a stark commentary on contemporary issues. It's an engaging read that offers both intellectual stimulation and a compelling storyline.

  • Victorian Premier's Literary Award Nominee for Vance Palmer Prize for Fiction (2008)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Diary of a Bad Year

by J.M. Coetzee
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ISBN: 9780143114482
Author: J.M. Coetzee
Publisher: Penguin Books
Date of Publication: 2008-10-28
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Contemporary, Literary Fiction
Related Topics: Literature, Philosophy
Goodreads rating: 3.62
(rated by 5719 readers)

Description

Diary of a Bad Year takes on the world of politics—a new topic for Coetzee—and explores the role of the writer in our times with an extraordinary moral compass. Aging author Senor C has been commissioned to write a series of essays entitled Strong Opinions, of which he has many. After hiring a beautiful young typist named Anya, the two embark on a relationship that will have a profound impact on them both especially when Alan, Anya's no-good boyfriend, develops designs on Senor C's bank account. Told in these three voices simultaneously, Coetzee has created an entirely new way of telling a story, and nothing less than an involving, argumentative, moving novel.
 

Reflective narrative intertwining politics, morality, and relationships.

If you're into books that challenge conventional storytelling and are not just about escapism but prompt you to think critically about the times we live in, "Diary of a Bad Year" by Nobel laureate J.M. Coetzee might appeal to you. It weaves together the internal musings of an aging essayist, the dynamics of an unusual relationship, and a stark commentary on contemporary issues. It's an engaging read that offers both intellectual stimulation and a compelling storyline.

  • Victorian Premier's Literary Award Nominee for Vance Palmer Prize for Fiction (2008)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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