Lynn L. reviewed on + 22 more book reviews
My first Ishiguro read was NEVER LET ME GO and then REMAINS OF THE DAY followed by THE UNCONSOLED then ARTIST OF THE FLOATING WORLD. Then this wonderful work of art. I enjoyed it very much. Having studied psychology for a few years, I believe that I very much understand why Christopher Banks life after his parents' abduction was most unusual to some readers that have thusly commented. It is not nonsensical - the novel nor if this were real life situation.
Indeed this novel is quite a bit different from his others - I feel that each of his books are stand alone treasures. And though Kazuo Ishiguro tells us clearly in interviews and elsewhere that any writings of China and to large degree areas of Japan and pre/post wars are not to be taken as historically accurate, I have found in them glimpses of parts of the world and historical periods information that otherwise I could not have fathomed. As to different opium wars and the Western world's desire to profit at the expense of entire Eastern cultures decimation I find to be heartbreaking though accurate and most comparable to U.S. horrible 'war on drugs' in their very own country and also where they carry it to worldwide. How heartbreaking.
But I have very much digressed. What an enjoyable read. Certainly easy to gather how Ishiguro is so famed and how he is so acclaimed deservedly. 5 Stars IMO.
Indeed this novel is quite a bit different from his others - I feel that each of his books are stand alone treasures. And though Kazuo Ishiguro tells us clearly in interviews and elsewhere that any writings of China and to large degree areas of Japan and pre/post wars are not to be taken as historically accurate, I have found in them glimpses of parts of the world and historical periods information that otherwise I could not have fathomed. As to different opium wars and the Western world's desire to profit at the expense of entire Eastern cultures decimation I find to be heartbreaking though accurate and most comparable to U.S. horrible 'war on drugs' in their very own country and also where they carry it to worldwide. How heartbreaking.
But I have very much digressed. What an enjoyable read. Certainly easy to gather how Ishiguro is so famed and how he is so acclaimed deservedly. 5 Stars IMO.
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