La infancia de Jesús (Spanish Edition)

This captivating novel by J.M.

Coetzee, "The New Life," follows the journey of two strangers, Simón and David, as they navigate their new life in a foreign land.

After crossing an ocean, they are assigned new names and ages and must forget their past.

As they await their transfer to the city of Novilla, they face confusion and struggle to adapt to their new surroundings.

Despite the challenges, Simón finds work as a stoker on a ship and befriends his colleagues, who share philosophical discussions about the dignity of work.

However, no one seems to be particularly happy or unhappy in this strange new world, and Simón becomes determined to find the mother of the child he has taken care of.

With a critical acclaim from The Guardian, The Sunday Times, The Independent, The Times, and The Observer, this book is a must-read for fans of Coetzee's unique style and thought-provoking themes.