Reviews - Художник на променливия свят

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Художник на променливия свят

Kazuo Ishiguro

3.73 AVERAGE

benwhittall's review against another edition

4.0

inspiring reflective medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Loveable characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Not Ishiguro’s strongest novel, but still one that lead me to reflect as always. It made me think about my own self-reflection as an artist, and how it’s important to not dwell on one’s past or mistakes, but to look forward and celebrate what we’ve achieved. If anything, it did make me feel inspired and hopeful.

emilyaix's review against another edition

3.75

informative reflective sad slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

chiaaraa's review against another edition

3.25

slow-paced

elliemarie04's review against another edition

3.5

informative lighthearted reflective relaxing

jon_thereader's review against another edition

3.25

I was a little bored but I think I understand what Kazuo was doing with this one. We follow an older artist who is reminiscing on his time growing in his profession during post WWII Japan (Nagasaki specifically). Times have changed and he is reckoning with taking responsibility for his past work as well as understanding and adjusting to the new Japanese society. This is a very rough, and probably bad, summary of the story but I’m sure - like all his books - l’ll find myself pondering this book’s themes in the future.