The novel Disgrace is a story seen through the eyes of David Lurie. David's point of view dominates the story. This technique gives the reader an access to not only David's words but also his unspoken thoughts. The reader becomes closely familiar with Lurie's desires and passions.
I enjoyed reading the novel, however I didnt understand most of the allusions but after I researched them it made more sense and I was able to relate them to the characters in the novel. I wasnt able to understand the Latin and Italian phrases, but I know they represent David's background.
Coetzee was truly able to grasp my attention at the beginning of the novel, but later when David goes to the farm it gets a bit boring. However the contrast between the urban life and the rural life is interesting. The ending wasnt very powerful. (I'm not sure this is the proper word to use, but I just didnt like the ending I was expecting a twist in the end).I was hoping to know what happened to Soraya, however she is never mentioned again. All in all, Disgrace was worth reading , its not a hard nor obscure novel, it explores the downfall of David Lurie. I strongly recommend others to read this novel.
3 comments:
I am with you 100% when you say that he talks about people or events as though they were important to the plot but then they are forgotten. For example with Soraya, she is talked about for two chapters at the beginning of the novel but then she is never talked of again. You have made great points, explained your opinion of it fluently and I agree with all of you have said although I would personally not recommend this novel because of its dull plot.
Great job :)
It is strange that we are introduced to characters that we never hear of again but I think it makes sense because Lurie doesn't see her again either, and the point of view is third person limited, so it fits. The end of the novel isn't really resolved, and I agree with you that it is weak, and it does stop getting interesting when he moves to the farm. Usually in novels, you have a conflict that is resolved somehow but here nothing really happens. I personally don't think it was worth reading this novel, but then again, there might be something important or interesting that I've missed.Good job expressing your point of view :D
The only thing i wouldnt agree with is the recomendation at the end. I really wouldn't recommend this book either, just like Aya said because it's a waste of time. It didn't have such an important plot, and as you mentioned he did talk about meaningless people and events that didn't contribute to the plot. I really don't know if we've missed the main point of this book, i hope we will during our class discussions and after our wikispace assigment. Peace Out !
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