Coetzee, J.M.
Diary of a Bad Year
- ISBN 13:
- 9780099516224
- author:
- Coetzee, J.M.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Vintage
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2008
- Pages:
- 304
- Dimensions:
- 12.9 x 1.6 x 19.8 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Modern fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Diary of a Bad Year is a deeply thought-provoking novel that explores the profound unease of countless people in modern democracies. A renowned writer is invited to contribute to a book on strong opinions, and he uses this opportunity to air his concerns about the state of politics and society. In the laundry room of his apartment block, he meets an alluring young woman who becomes his typist. As they spend more time together, he begins to question the nature of the relationship between citizen and state, and how the state handles outsiders. Meanwhile, her boyfriend, an investment consultant, becomes increasingly concerned about her involvement with this older man. This novel is a contemporary work of fiction from one of our greatest writers, addressing the concerns of people in democracies around the world.
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