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A review by thesonnetsilence
The Buried Giant by Kazuo Ishiguro
adventurous
challenging
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
First off, this one is a very slow read. The chapters are long and it can require a bit of pushing through some parts.
Also, the messages and ideas of this book can be a little hard to decipher at times, and the ending is pretty ambiguous.
With all that being said, I loved this one. It’s a very moody read, and very atmospheric. I did feel a tad uncomfortable with certain elements (steer clear if you’re sensitive to animal cruelty and death) however I was able to look past these and focus on the beauty (and darkness) of what the mist represents.
Overall, although I’m not usually a fan of such slow plots, this one had me crying and grateful for its message by the end.
Also, the messages and ideas of this book can be a little hard to decipher at times, and the ending is pretty ambiguous.
With all that being said, I loved this one. It’s a very moody read, and very atmospheric. I did feel a tad uncomfortable with certain elements (steer clear if you’re sensitive to animal cruelty and death) however I was able to look past these and focus on the beauty (and darkness) of what the mist represents.
Overall, although I’m not usually a fan of such slow plots, this one had me crying and grateful for its message by the end.