The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro

The Remains of the Day

Kazuo Ishiguro

258 pages • first pub 1989 (editions)

fiction classics historical literary emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

The novel's narrator, Stevens, is a perfect English butler who tries to give his narrow existence form and meaning through the self-effacing, almost mystical practice of his profession. In a career that spans the second World War, Stevens is obliv...

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Moods

reflective 93%
emotional 50%
sad 43%
relaxing 13%
funny 11%
challenging 10%
hopeful 9%
inspiring 8%
lighthearted 7%
informative 6%
mysterious 5%
dark 3%
adventurous 2%
tense 2%

Pace

slow 70%
medium 26%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 89% | A mix: 8% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 21% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 19%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 86% | Yes: 6% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 6%

Average rating

4.06

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