A review by ginbottle
The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro

reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

Nicely written novel of a butler's life. His dedication to his employer leaves him repressed and colourless. The author expresses this self-effacing character so well the story itself is understated and has a certain blandness.