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The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro

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rissaur's review against another edition

challenging emotional reflective sad slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

This novel is a masterpiece if your willing to get through the first half. This novel's writing relating to the characters is incredibly nuanced. It perfectly showed the reader how Mr. Stevens, (the main character's) ideology will ultimately cause him failure, while making him into a character that is able to be empathized with.

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jennino's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional reflective slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

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oceanwriter's review against another edition

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emotional reflective slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

At first, I found the book painfully slow (and admittedly uninteresting). Though I can't say it exactly picked up the pace, I got more invested. I enjoyed the exploration of Stevens' reserved relationships and the dedication to his work. The messages of the story are subtle. Compared to other books not a lot happens, but that somehow seems to resonate deeper. Even though the book is being told by Stevens, Miss Kenton's longing comes through strongly despite the wall Stevens' has built surrounding any sort of intimacy.

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madamenovelist's review against another edition

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dark emotional reflective sad slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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marjoleinvanderspoel's review against another edition

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challenging emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Ahhhhhhhhhhh Kazuo Ishiguro is a master of introspective fiction and no i haven't read much by him but i will! Soon!

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lanaaa21's review against another edition

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emotional slow-paced

4.5

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bisexualwentworth's review against another edition

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Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

This is one of the best books I've ever read. I just didn’t necessarily enjoy it. It’s a fascinating, layered, beautifully-written character study of one of the most boring characters I’ve ever encountered. He’s a deeply tragic figure in a lot of ways, but wow.

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nothingforpomegranted's review against another edition

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emotional reflective sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Mr Stevens is a quintessential British butler, nostalgic for the days of dignified service and the sense of importance that comes with serving important, influential men. After three decades of serving Lord Darlington, Stevens is struggling to connect with Mr. Farraday, the new American owner of Darlington Hall who keeps insisting on "banter." When Mr. Farraday sends Stevens off on a driving holiday in his own car, he drives to Somerset, hoping to reunite with (and perhaps re-hire) Miss Kenton, the former head housekeeper at Darlington Hall. Over the course of several days, Stevens reminiscences and reflects on the years gone by, thinking about his relationship with Miss Kenton, his service and mistakes with Lord Darlington, and pondering the meanings of dignity and greatness.

I was utterly immersed in this novel. Stevens' narration was heart-breaking in its matter-of-fact tone, and the repetitive reflections on each moment in his relationships with his father, Miss Kenton, and Lord Darlington emphasized how deeply Stevens was wrestling with regret. And yet, the story maintained a sense of beauty and hope, suggesting that along with regret come opportunities for change and inspiration. Indeed, the ending of the novel, sudden as it felt, focuses on the future and Stevens' aspirations and accomplishments.

Ishiguro's writing is always beautiful. It is quiet, meaningful, and wonderful, and I will continue to read everything he writes, just waiting for the moment that the story brings me to tears.

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jcirne's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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morbid_little_girl's review against another edition

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reflective relaxing sad slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I can't really explain why I loved this book so much or even if it made me feel happy or sad now that I've finished it...
It's just beautiful somehow.

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