A review by meher23
The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro

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

1.75

First chunk of the book seems to be a manual on how to be a good butler. Definitely picks up though, but it’s still hard to fall in love with the narrator. I like the overall message of the book, but it could’ve been told more concisely, it meanders