The Unconsoled by Kazuo Ishiguro

The Unconsoled

Kazuo Ishiguro

544 pages first pub 1995 (editions)

fiction literary challenging mysterious reflective slow-paced
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Ryder, a renowned pianist, arrives in a Central European city he cannot identify for a concert he cannot remember agreeing to give...On first publication in 1995, The Unconsoled was met in some quarters with bewilderment and vilification, in other...

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Moods

challenging 71%
mysterious 70%
reflective 62%
tense 33%
emotional 28%
dark 19%
sad 19%
funny 18%
adventurous 11%
lighthearted 4%
hopeful 2%
inspiring 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 77%
medium 19%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 56% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 11% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

No: 42% | It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 54% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 62% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 7% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.53

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