Is J. M. Coetzee A-List?
No — J. M. Coetzee is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Reached A-list in 2003
Nobel Prize in Literature
Lost A-list status in 2024
Dropped to B tier — Celebrated Literary Figure
Ranking Timeline
*Dusklands* Publication
Publishes his first novel, *Dusklands*, starting his career as a fiction writer.
First Booker Prize
Wins the Booker Prize for *Life & Times of Michael K*, gaining wider recognition.
Second Booker Prize
Wins his second Booker Prize for *Disgrace*, solidifying his reputation as a major author.
Nobel Prize in Literature
Receives the Nobel Prize in Literature, achieving the highest literary honor.
Australian Citizenship
Coetzee becomes an Australian citizen, further expanding his global presence.
Celebrated Literary Figure
Coetzee remains a highly respected and influential figure in contemporary literature.
Last updated: February 23, 2026