The Remains of the Day
The Remains of the Day
Kazuo Ishiguro
Jeff Bezos
My favorite novel. Teaches pain of regret so well you will think you lived it. - Jeff Bezos
Emma Watson
Emma Watson cites [this book] as one of her favourite books for its expression of the consequences of discretion. - Harper Bazaar
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
A stunning book. - Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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The Remains of the Day

The Remains of the Day

Kazuo Ishiguro
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Kazuo Ishiguro
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In the waning light of England's grandeur, "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro unfolds the poignant tale of Stevens, the quintessentially devoted butler of Darlington Hall. As he embarks on a solitary motoring journey through the picturesque West Country in the summer of 1956, Stevens finds himself navigating the treacherous landscapes of memory and regret. His meticulously planned excursion transforms into an introspective voyage into his and England's convoluted past, marked by the shadows of fascism, the turmoil of two world wars, and the echoes of a profound, unspoken love. Within the hallowed halls of Darlington, where duty and dignity once reigned supreme, Stevens's unwavering loyalty is juxtaposed against the backdrop of historical upheavals and personal sacrifices. Ishiguro masterfully weaves a narrative that is as much about the intricacies of the human heart as it is about the fading glory of the British aristocracy. "The Remains of the Day" is a delicate exploration of unrequited affection, the cost of unquestioning obedience, and the bittersweet realization that some opportunities, once missed, are lost forever. This elegiac novel invites readers to reflect on the essence of life's passing moments and the remnants of the day that linger in the twilight of our own stories.

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Released
1989
1 May
Length
258
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A stunning book. - Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
My favorite novel. Teaches pain of regret so well you will think you lived it. - Jeff Bezos
Emma Watson cites [this book] as one of her favourite books for its expression of the consequences of discretion. - Harper Bazaar
Indeed — why should I not admit it? — in that moment, my heart was breaking.
— Kazuo Ishiguro, The Remains of the Day

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