Elizabeth Costello by J.M. Coetzee

Elizabeth Costello

J.M. Coetzee with Kerry Fox (Narrator)

9 hours, 30 minutes • first pub 2003 (view editions)

fiction contemporary literary reflective slow-paced
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Elizabeth Costello is ideal for readers who relish intellectually challenging narratives that weave philosophical debates with intimate explorations of identity, morality, and the power of storytelling.

Description

Elizabeth Costello is an Australian writer of international renown. Famous principally for an early novel that established her reputation, she has reached the stage where her remaining function is to be venerated and applauded. Her life has bec...

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Community Reviews

3.36
based on 917 reviews

Moods

reflective: 91%

challenging: 68%

dark: 17%

emotional: 17%

informative: 17%

sad: 17%

mysterious: 11%

funny: 8%

inspiring: 8%

adventurous: 2%

tense: 2%

Pace

7% of readers chose fast
27% of readers chose medium
65% of readers chose slow
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medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

11% of readers chose A mix
77% of readers chose Character
11% of readers chose N/A
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Character
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Strong character development?

12% of readers chose Yes
28% of readers chose Complicated
56% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
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Loveable characters?

9% of readers chose Yes
16% of readers chose Complicated
74% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

10% of readers chose Yes
3% of readers chose Complicated
85% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

66% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
13% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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