I cannot believe how much I loved this book. I’m almost angry I haven’t discovered it up until this point. I think one of the most intriguing parts of the experience for me was how Ishiguro creates a character you sympathize with so deeply, but also forces you as a reader to realize the ways in which this character is limited in their perspective such that you have to act almost like a detective to understand what’s “really” going on. It’s a very different kind of unreliable narrator experience. And then as you approach the end you wonder if maybe there are some things this unreliable narrator sees/understands better precisely because of the limitations of his mindset and worldview
Oh I love this comment so much. Partially because I love to have my book choices validated and partially because I am also enjoying this reread so much. I think I am going to finish it today or tomorrow because I am just speeding through the end. Stevens is so lovable! And I love how all the Ishiguro books I have read are part mystery as well. It makes for a fun reading experience!
I haven't listened to the podcasts yet, but I remember them being really good too!
I cannot believe how much I loved this book. I’m almost angry I haven’t discovered it up until this point. I think one of the most intriguing parts of the experience for me was how Ishiguro creates a character you sympathize with so deeply, but also forces you as a reader to realize the ways in which this character is limited in their perspective such that you have to act almost like a detective to understand what’s “really” going on. It’s a very different kind of unreliable narrator experience. And then as you approach the end you wonder if maybe there are some things this unreliable narrator sees/understands better precisely because of the limitations of his mindset and worldview
Oh I love this comment so much. Partially because I love to have my book choices validated and partially because I am also enjoying this reread so much. I think I am going to finish it today or tomorrow because I am just speeding through the end. Stevens is so lovable! And I love how all the Ishiguro books I have read are part mystery as well. It makes for a fun reading experience!
I haven't listened to the podcasts yet, but I remember them being really good too!