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halftimelord's review against another edition
dark
reflective
sad
medium-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
4.75
I read this book when I was at uni so I vaguely remembered the story and what happens, but I enjoyed this reread so much. It explores the themes of relationships, death and parenthood cleverly without being heavy-handed, and the narrative voice is perfect. I could write about this book forever but all I will say is that the last page made me cry and it takes a lot for a book to do that! Can't wait to read more Ishiguro.
My only criticism is around the ending -I thought the reveal with Miss Emily and Madam was very exposition heavy and considering how well the rest of the book gives the reader information, this could have been handled better!
My only criticism is around the ending -
Content Warnings
Minor: Gore
indrabindra's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
4.5
Narration style in reflective memory. Intimate social interactions foreground, societal conditions and context background, revealed slowly and intensely. Brilliant & fascinating experiential read. Beware: does not give the warm and fuzzies.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Gore, Infertility, Medical content, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Child abuse, Confinement, and Suicide