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This was one of the most powerful agonizing books I have read in a long time. There is so much in this mere book of 220 pages. First of all the writing is absolutely superb. Mr. Coetzee deserves every accolade he has received. This book grabbed me right away and never left my thoughts when I wasn't reading it.
The title Disgrace is such a perfect title for this book. David Lurie is in a state of disgrace after an affair with a student. But he is not the only one who will or should feel disgraced by the end of this book. The author manages to make David a sympathetic character, even though we feel antipathy towards him. I can't say this enough, but what a tremendous writer Coetzee is!!
Once David joins his daughter on her farm, the author captures the undercurrent of South Africa, with the underlying hatred, distrust, fear and violence. He handles this subtly and skillfully.
Yes, there is violence towards animals in this book, but it does not detract from the story.
This book is a powerhouse of a novel. Honestly, I can't stop thinking about it. This book was that good!