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A review by elaine707
When We Were Orphans by Kazuo Ishiguro
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
The intricacies of identity, belonging, and roots.
The ugly truth of humankind that was propelled by fanatical delusions was difficult to read because of how angry I was at his decisions. Still, I enjoyed the book as a whole. The ending was a fun Ishiguro twist that I have been coming to know well as I read more of his works.
The ugly truth of humankind that was propelled by fanatical delusions was difficult to read because of how angry I was at his decisions. Still, I enjoyed the book as a whole. The ending was a fun Ishiguro twist that I have been coming to know well as I read more of his works.