Though like everyone else who arrives in this new country he seems to be washed clean of all traces of memory, he is convinced he will know her when he sees her. And indeed, while walking with the boy in the countryside Simon catches sight of a woman he is certain is the mother, and persuades her to assume the role. Publisher: Vintage Publishing Author(s): J. M. Coetzee Number of pages: 336 Publication date: 2014 Dimensions: 177 x 124 x 21 Cover type: Paperback