Michael K A Novel

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The printed word: This selection of literature has been written by two South Africans, a Zimbabwean, a Nigerian and a Jamaican

Five good reads to enjoy

The books include a collection of short stories, three novels and a great work of nonfiction

Zukiswa Wanner

Mine, but not: Author Nthikeng Mohlele incorporates his version of the Michael K character, originally created by JM Coetzee in his 1983 novel, into his own work of fiction to make him do what I want him to do.

Enigmatic Michael K stripped

Nthikeng Mohlele has recast JM Coetzee’s character to explore the changed cultural environment

Kwanele Sosibo