J. M. Coetzee's most recommended books

We've asked 12,000+ authors and super readers for their favorite books. Here are their favorite books by J. M. Coetzee.

Chosen by 6 people

Books like Disgrace

Chosen by 3 people

Books like Life & Times of Michael K

Chosen by 1 person

Books like The Childhood of Jesus

Chosen by 1 person

Books like Boyhood

Chosen by 1 person

Books like Waiting for the Barbarians

Book lists with J. M. Coetzee's books

11 authors created a book list with a book by J. M. Coetzee as one of their picks.

• Readers who violently eschew skimming
• Understand the challenge to a divided America
• Featuring a damaged protagonist
• Heroes you’ll root for, but not all of the time
• Philosophy, ethics, animals, and us
• Fiction about being disgraced

Book lists connected to J. M. Coetzee's books

114 authors created a book list connected to J. M. Coetzee's books by genre, topic, theme, and mood.

• Modern South Africa
• Southern Africa as picked by a historian
• Political resistance
• Inspirational nonviolent leaders
• To inspire and make you feel good about the world
• Unforgettable characters who stay with you

Genres connected to J. M. Coetzee's books

Topics connected to J. M. Coetzee's books