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J. M. Coetzee

Is J. M. Coetzee A-List?

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NoJ. M. Coetzee is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.

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Reached A-list in 2003

Nobel Prize in Literature

Lost A-list status in 2024

Dropped to B tier — Celebrated Literary Figure

Ranking Timeline

1974D$0M

*Dusklands* Publication

Publishes his first novel, *Dusklands*, starting his career as a fiction writer.

1983C$0.1M+$0.1M

First Booker Prize

Wins the Booker Prize for *Life & Times of Michael K*, gaining wider recognition.

1999B$1M+$0.9M

Second Booker Prize

Wins his second Booker Prize for *Disgrace*, solidifying his reputation as a major author.

2003A$3M+$2M

Nobel Prize in Literature

Receives the Nobel Prize in Literature, achieving the highest literary honor.

2006A$4M+$1M

Australian Citizenship

Coetzee becomes an Australian citizen, further expanding his global presence.

2024B$5M+$1M

Celebrated Literary Figure

Coetzee remains a highly respected and influential figure in contemporary literature.

Last updated: February 23, 2026