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jadelin
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Elizabeth Costello is a complex, cerebral novel that drew me in like no other work. Coetzee's skill with words assembles a story that expresses his main character, an aging once bestselling novelist, Elizabeth Costello, through a series of lectures and her experiences related to giving these lectures. While there were times when I longed for more of a conventional approach to knowing the characters, this may have been more my own shortcoming rather than any failure on Coetzee's part. This is not a read for everyone. But for those who are intrigued by the experience of enjoying great writing and letting go of conventional expectations of novel reading I believe it is a worthwhile venture.
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Proof that the art of literature is thriving—proof that there are still pearls that appear naturally in the vast lakes and oceans of the world—proof that there are needles in haystacks, and they're worth searching for. The last book I read that lingered behind and affected me as much was "The Sea, the Sea", by Iris Murdoch. "Elizabeth Costello" is the first Coetzee book I've read, and I'm very much looking forward to reading more. Perfectly, exquisitely written; this is a book to be read through the ages. An essential read for anyone interested in reading today's compelling literature.
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ISBN:
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Publication date:
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.63IN
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J M Coetzee
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