Boyhood

About “Boyhood”

J. M. Coetzee's novel is a fictionalized memoir told in third-person. It explores Coetzee's childhood, focusing on the unhappy marriage of his parents. The story delves into his desire for his mother and his longing for independence from her. It also examines his feelings toward the complex, multi-racial society of South Africa. The narrative reflects on personal and social tensions during a time of cultural and political change.