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The Death of Jesus by J.M. Coetzee
adventurous
challenging
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
A fantastic ending to a thoughtful journey. Coetzee manages to pull of so many things behind the curtain in this book, really a fantastic epitome of the genre of philosophical/ existential fiction. We might not always like where a story takes us, but this one delivers an adventure into self, other and world relationships and connections on a highly intellectual plateau. It is adventurous, emotional and challenging. I really enjoyed how much of the trilogy was brought into full light through the subtext and undertones of many of the developments which occur in this third installation. I would highly recommend this for people who want to reflect upon life and the meaning of subjectivity vs. cultural expectations.