The Remains of the Day
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4.2 • 180 Ratings
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Publisher Description
*Kazuo Ishiguro's new novel Klara and the Sun is now available*
WINNER OF THE BOOKER PRIZE
A contemporary classic, The Remains of the Day is Kazuo Ishiguro's beautiful and haunting evocation of life between the wars in a Great English House.
In the summer of 1956, Stevens, the ageing butler of Darlington Hall, embarks on a leisurely holiday that will take him deep into the countryside and into his past.
'A triumph . . . This wholly convincing portrait of a human life unweaving before your eyes is inventive and absorbing, by turns funny, absurd and ultimately very moving.' Sunday Times
'A dream of a book: a beguiling comedy of manners that evolves almost magically into a profound and heart-rending study of personality, class and culture.' New York TImes Book Review
APPLE BOOKS REVIEW
This poignant and beautifully crafted study in human dignity is narrated by exemplary English butler Mr. James Stevens. Set in 1956, The Remains of the Day follows the aging Stevens as he embarks on a driving tour of the countryside, reminiscing about his decades of dutiful service at Darlington Hall and anticipating a meeting with his former colleague, Miss Kenton. Stevens’ reflections gradually form an impression of missed opportunities and misplaced allegiances, leading to loss of pride, self-doubt and regret. Kazuo Ishiguro’s 1989 Man Booker Prize–winning novel is a tragic masterpiece and a tender lesson in humanity.
Customer Reviews
An exceptional novel
A sad tale of suppressed emotions and misplaced priorities. One of the best books I've ever read.
A lot of sordid tripe
Mr Stevens the Butler takes coco in the parlour of the housekeeper Miss Fenton each evening (wink,wink,nudge,nudge) until she finds an old 'acquaintance ' Is now living nearby and regularly visits him. Our Mr Stevens gets the hump and declines to visit her in her parlour anymore.
There is a reason that this book won awards
Timeless. beautifully written in a style which tells a story in itself. Haunting story. A rare thing to have the main character who tells the tale yet is not really likeable. Though I suspect that some will like him or feel a certain sympathy.