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A review by hdavra
The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Very well written and easy to read, the story examines class, dignity, service and attitudes towards a life well lived through the words of a 20th century English butler.
This book is quietly tragic, with short subtle moments of great emotion which sneak up on you without being noticeably dramatic. There is a great sadness to the main character as he reminisces on his time in service to a great English house.
This book is quietly tragic, with short subtle moments of great emotion which sneak up on you without being noticeably dramatic. There is a great sadness to the main character as he reminisces on his time in service to a great English house.