Coetzee's novels set in apartheid South Africa with similar thematic elements include Waiting for the Barbarians (1980), Life & Times of Michael K (1983), and Age of Iron (1990).
Those interested in other historical fiction focused on South African apartheid may also seek out similar works of fiction, such as The Smell of Apples by Mark Behr; Cry, The Beloved Country by Alan Paton; and My Traitor's Heart by Rian Malan.
To learn more about the history of apartheid and its aftermath, students might seek out non-fiction works as well. Nelson Mandela's autobiography Long Walk to Freedom; Trevor Noah's autobiography Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood; and Country of My...
