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An artist of the floating world explores human memory, guilt and thoughts in a unique way. I was able to get my hands on the 30 year anniversary edition, and reading Ishiguro's intentions and the way this story came about was insightful and gave me a certain way of viewing this piece. Similar to his later work, the novel explores how warped perception is when viewing it from a specific person's view and no one does it quite like Ishiguro. No doubt, when reading his work there's always a need for discussion, for introspection and reflection - exactly what I love most about reading.

laura_reads_pages's review against another edition

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emotional reflective sad slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

ellashophia's review against another edition

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emotional inspiring mysterious reflective relaxing medium-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

5.0

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4.0

Ono is an artist who tries to come to terms with his role in WWII Japan. A novel about memory, responsibility and self-understanding.
Ishiguro's second novel is a short, layered and we'll written story that well deserves it's place as a Whitbread prize winner.

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