A review by v171
The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro

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

4.0

Ishiguro will never cease to amaze me with how well he constructs such an intimate, gentle story that keeps me invested and in love with the characters. The Remains of the Day was just that and more. The character development was impeccable, being realistic but also interesting. The construction of the story was also excellent, seamlessly weaving the current day with the main character's nostalgic memories, but joining each beat with a common theme. While the story felt slow and aimless at times, I still couldn't help but fall in love with it. Ishiguro is quickly becoming one of my favorite authors. 
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