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cami_y's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
barton_cottage's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-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
runningdobe's review against another edition
3.0
Meh
There's no doubt the book is very well written, and the author is a gifted story-teller. Unfortunately, I just did not find the story all that interesting, nor did I feel the main character particularly likeable. Certainly, there are lesser books I've given higher ratings, but the best thing I can say about this book is it kept my interest despite the uninteresting storyline.
There's no doubt the book is very well written, and the author is a gifted story-teller. Unfortunately, I just did not find the story all that interesting, nor did I feel the main character particularly likeable. Certainly, there are lesser books I've given higher ratings, but the best thing I can say about this book is it kept my interest despite the uninteresting storyline.
rinnavv's review against another edition
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
5.0
alghesny's review against another edition
4.0
Such a delightful journey through the English countryside. Slow paced, yet beautifully written and captivating. A very enjoyable and thought provoking read.
ohsarajay's review against another edition
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
3.0
A lovely read! The narrator Stevens is such a great character - he has such a distinctive voice and especially the ending really had me feeling for him. Once again Ishiguro delivers on what I care about most, which is the idea of memory. I weep.
I also don't like this as much as the others of his I've read - I can't quite put my finger on why, very likely it's a me problem, or perhaps my expectations were too high because I've heard several times that this is his best work. But it was still good in many of the ways I care about. Miss Kenton.... forever in my heart. My girl deserved the world.
I also don't like this as much as the others of his I've read - I can't quite put my finger on why, very likely it's a me problem, or perhaps my expectations were too high because I've heard several times that this is his best work. But it was still good in many of the ways I care about. Miss Kenton.... forever in my heart. My girl deserved the world.
maggieshalloe's review against another edition
5.0
It would take me too long to voice all of my thoughts on this book. It is so devastating to follow Stevens on his journey, essentially back through his life as a butler in Darlington Hall. It is incredibly sad the things he has missed out on in order to retain his idea of ‘dignity’. The ending broke my heart a bit!
drysers's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
slow-paced
5.0
Sublime study of aching repression.
octa's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
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
4.75