In this article we will review The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro.
Book Plot
In the summer of 1956, Stevens, a long-serving butler at Darlington Hall, decides to take a motoring trip through the West Country. The six-day excursion becomes a journey into the past of Stevens and England, a past that takes in fascism, two world wars, and an unrealised love between the butler and his housekeeper.
The Remains of the Day Rating : 4,14
Also book has 272 pages
The Remains of the Day Review
Kazuo Ishiguro’s writing contrasts with the traditional haiku, as it explores the gradual unveiling of subjective memory and consciousness rather than immediate awareness of nature. His work delves into the tension of ignorance being gradually dispelled, rather than a humble acceptance of the unknowable. Despite this, his writing, like the haiku, ultimately leads to enlightenment, albeit in a more tarnished and worn state. In Ishiguro’s novel, Stevens, a butler who has defined himself through his occupation, is forced to confront the consequences of his past decisions when his new American employer encourages him to take a break. As Stevens loses the structure of his work routine, he struggles to hold onto his illusions of British superiority and dignity, ultimately facing his own personal shortcomings and finding a fleeting chance at redemption and happiness with a fellow servant.
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