The Childhood of Jesus
The Childhood of Jesus
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2013
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
2013
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In The Childhood of Jesus, J.M. Coetzee explores an individual and a child's journey in an unfamiliar world. They arrive in a Spanish-speaking country, attempt to navigate their new environment, and search for identity and belonging. The narrative delves into philosophical themes, touching on memory, language, and the nature of human relationships.
Contemplative
Mysterious
Melancholic
Bittersweet
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
The Childhood of Jesus by J.M. Coetzee is praised for its philosophical depth and intriguing narrative, exploring themes of identity and belonging. Critics commend Coetzee's spare prose and allegorical approach but note the ambiguity in its storyline can be polarizing, leaving some readers unsatisfied with its lack of resolution.
Who Should Read The Childhood of Jesus?
Readers who relish philosophical explorations of identity and society will enjoy The Childhood of Jesus by J.M. Coetzee. Fans of Kafka's surreal worlds or Camus' existential musings found in The Stranger might find thematic resonance here, appreciating the book’s introspective, allegorical narrative.
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Novel • Fiction
2013
Adult
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