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

emotional hopeful reflective relaxing slow-paced

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

5.0

What a beautiful reflective read. Told from the perspective of an aging butler taking a journey to see an old friend, reminiscing on and reinterpreting events from his past. He learns about himself, the people he once knew, and the people he meets while traveling. Warm, charming, and intellectual. A great cool weather palate cleanser read, in my opinion--not fluffy like a beach read, but not overly serious and not dark.