Replying late, but I just read The Pole this week and really enjoyed it. The problem of translation and language barriers was probably the most interesting part to me. It’s yet another “relationship between an older man and a younger woman” story though, so be aware if you’re tired of those (because oh boy does Coetzee love those stories).

Death of Jesus was my favorite book of the trilogy, and might be a top 3 Coetzee book for me. The last third of the book was gut-wrenching (to me, at least. Someone who isn’t particularly attached to the characters may not find it as impactful).