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tonjeh's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? No
4.5
myraahmad's review against another edition
4.0
I loved The Remains of the Day. This has a similar feeling to it. The nostalgia, the heart-pulling, the way the writer punches your gut when some things finally begin to make sense. The characters are wonderful.
jollibee's review against another edition
4.0
Bought this at an airport after a flight delay, and finished it in basically one sitting. Very easy read (the writing wasn't anything special) but the story and the CHARACTERS kept me invested. This is BARELY a sci-fi novel so keep that in mind if that's a deal-breaker.
jenergizer's review against another edition
2.0
Not a bad book... definitely better than the movie, but still fell flat for me.
lilysreadingcorner's review against another edition
3.0
Personally, it starts a little slow and towards the end it's probably as sad as it can ever get
alyu1123's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
5.0
jstenman's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
jomarch412's review against another edition
5.0
Poignant, Moving Story
I had heard a lot about this book before reading it and had watched the movie years ago ~ not making the connection until years later. This book is not an uplifting read, but the story remains quietly with you during and after you complete it.
Ishiguro writes beautifully and his characters have a strong sense of purpose and build up. I enjoyed this bit of sadness and was struck by the touching words and phrases, insightful understanding of the human heart, and character developments that showcases the author's brilliant and touching writing style. I felt privileged to read Kathy's story.
I had heard a lot about this book before reading it and had watched the movie years ago ~ not making the connection until years later. This book is not an uplifting read, but the story remains quietly with you during and after you complete it.
Ishiguro writes beautifully and his characters have a strong sense of purpose and build up. I enjoyed this bit of sadness and was struck by the touching words and phrases, insightful understanding of the human heart, and character developments that showcases the author's brilliant and touching writing style. I felt privileged to read Kathy's story.