Ishiguro does an amazing job getting the reader right into the head of our main character Mr. Ishiguro, winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature and the Man Booker Prize, is so skilled when it comes to writing a novel in a lyrical style. This novel, written by famed author Kazuo Ishiguro, received large volumes of praise for its melodic tone and thoughtful prose. Stevens.Īs the novel plays out, we start to learn much more about Stevens and his character, the truth about Lord Darlington, and what will become of Stevens and Miss Kenton. She eventually left after marrying at an older age, but has recently written to Mr. Furthermore, he decides to look up a former head housekeeper, that he worked closely with over the years, Miss Kenton.

When Stevens is given several days off and the use of the Ford, he takes the opportunity to drive across England to appreciate the landscape.

Stevens now works for an American owner of Darlington Manor, now that the former Lord Darlington has passed. However, much has changed in England leading up to and then past World War II, particularly when it comes to the need for large houses with numerous servants. Stevens, who worked for many years in the employ of the famed Lord Darlington. In this thoughtful, calm novel, we learn about the esteemed and experienced butler Mr. Read 304-page paperback edition in November 2018. Book Review – Remains of the Day – Kazuo Ishiguro

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