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ethomas128's review against another edition
5.0
4.6 ⭐️ rounded up. This started off a little boring and is by no means a page turner, but the way it ends and wraps up makes it all worth it. My favorite thing about Ishiguro’s books is the way they make you think. They always stick with me. Stevens is such a well-written, adorable, heartbreaking character and I just want to give him a hug. Stevens & the book’s message make this an unforgettable read.
ginaparrish's review against another edition
4.0
It’s a very subtle book, more of a character study really, where you want so much for the main character without really liking him. In the end I felt myself wanting more of a climax, but the book was instead consistent in its subtlety. I am torn because I respect the author’s choice to do that.
I read it as part of a book club and it made for some really great discussion, though a decent knowledge of 20th century world history is important.
I read it as part of a book club and it made for some really great discussion, though a decent knowledge of 20th century world history is important.
elvaira_ludina's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
alfiem's review against another edition
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
inadazeee's review against another edition
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
kttb's review against another edition
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
mollyadelman's review against another edition
5.0
okay love! my expectations were lowwww but i ate this up
mrswift's review against another edition
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
genevievegenie's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75