A review by noblememoruled
The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro

mysterious reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

the delicately-placed flaws in the main character's thinking, the way his developement stagnates throughout the book as others evolve, are really what drive the tension in this story. unnerving despite its mild manner, or because of it.