Life & Times of Michael K
Brief Overview
The novel «Life & Times of Michael K» tells the story of Michael K, a simple man with physical disabilities living in South Africa during a civil war. Michael K works as a gardener in Cape Town, but after his mother's death, he decides to embark on a journey to bury her in her homeland. The journey becomes a trial filled with hardships and deprivation. Michael K encounters the cruelty and indifference of society but maintains an inner freedom and a desire for simplicity. His story is a reflection on human resilience, loneliness, and the search for meaning in a chaotic world.
Date of publication: 4 February 2025
Updated: 15 November 2026
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Genre: Contemporary Fiction
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