Reviews

Nocturnes: Five Stories of Music and Nightfall by Kazuo Ishiguro

artofbookshelves's review against another edition

emotional hopeful 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

3.5

kjellouise's review against another edition

reflective slow-paced

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

3.0

forgpnod's review

funny inspiring mysterious reflective sad tense medium-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

3.5

Crooner = 3.5/5
Come rain or come shine = 3.75/5
Malvern hills = 4.25/5
Nocturne = 3.75/5
Cellists = 3/5
Ishiguro is a funny little man! This collection isn't one to leave me feeling inspired or positive in any particular way, but I seriously can appreciate the genius of his writing because he is awesome and i love him. The way he harnesses music and fame and contrasting fame/reality to represent humanity is so beautiful and interesting. These stories are absurd and perfectly human, reflecting the neutral and negative parts, but also the covered beauty of how art (specifically music) can bring people together. great collection!!

conorcjoyce's review against another edition

• 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

kzukoz's review against another edition

4.0

Leí una versión resumida con sólo dos relatos de "Nocturnos": "El cantante melodico" y "Come rain or come shine". Ambos cuentos me gustaron mucho. Aunque se sitúen en la actualidad parece que suceden en un tiempo lejano y difuso, la nostalgia y el recuerdo de tiempos pasados se plasma en la temporalidad de los relatos.
En "El cantante melódico" se siente más esa nostalgia, esa idealización de momentos o personas, donde sólo se mantiene un recuerdo que no es fiel a la realidad. Me gusto esa sensación de choque con la verdad; los tiempos pasados no son mejores, los ídolos no son tan grandes.
En "Come rain or come shine" sentí ese rasgo característico de Ishiguro de narradores no confiables y cosas no contadas. Me angustió la situación del protagonista (y después no me dio tanta pena, se la busco solo).

emilykennedy's review

adventurous hopeful informative lighthearted mysterious reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

pasta_al_limone's review against another edition

funny inspiring reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.5

kaja_01's review

lighthearted reflective medium-paced

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

3.0

zuzuchuu's review

3.0

2.5 rounded up to 3

See I cant really explain why it is the way it is. Nice stories but there was no force pushing me to keep wanting to read it

leemonaid's review against another edition

emotional inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

3.5