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

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

5.0

Utterly stunning portrayal of an English butler reflecting on his career during the 1930s. It is similar to Never Let Me Go in its themes and writing style, but unlike that book, I came to The Remains Of The Day without spoilers, and thoroughly enjoyed reading it.
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