"Shame" is an impressive novel by the South African writer J. M. Kutzi. The novel tells the story of former professor of deconstructionist theory David Lurie, who finds himself in a difficult situation after he and his daughter Lucy are attacked in their country house. This event forces the protagonist to evaluate his own views on morality, sexuality and race relations in his native South Africa. The novel "Shame" is an impressive literary work that touches on complex topics of society and human nature, leaving behind a deep mark in the hearts of readers.