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258 pages • first pub 1989 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 0571225381
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The novel's narrator, Stevens, is a perfect English butler who tries to give his narrow existence form and meaning through the self-effacing, almost mystical practice of his profession. In a career that spans the second World War, Stevens is obliv...
Community Reviews Summary of 27,221 reviews
Moods
emotional 50%
sad 43%
relaxing 13%
funny 11%
challenging 10%
hopeful 9%
inspiring 8%
informative 6%
lighthearted 6%
mysterious 5%
dark 3%
adventurous 2%
tense 2%
Pace
medium 26%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 89% | A mix: 7% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 21% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 18%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 85% | Yes: 6% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death of parent, AntisemitismModerate
War258 pages • first pub 1989 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 0571225381
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The novel's narrator, Stevens, is a perfect English butler who tries to give his narrow existence form and meaning through the self-effacing, almost mystical practice of his profession. In a career that spans the second World War, Stevens is obliv...
Community Reviews Summary of 27,221 reviews
Moods
emotional 50%
sad 43%
relaxing 13%
funny 11%
challenging 10%
hopeful 9%
inspiring 8%
informative 6%
lighthearted 6%
mysterious 5%
dark 3%
adventurous 2%
tense 2%
Pace
medium 26%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 89% | A mix: 7% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 21% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 18%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 85% | Yes: 6% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death of parent, AntisemitismModerate
War