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The Remains of the Day

Kazuo Ishiguro

Discover the world of postwar England through the eyes of a dedicated butler as he reflects on his life of service to a "great gentleman." Follow Stevens on a country drive as he grapples with doubts about his employer's true character and his own faith in their relationship. This profoundly compelling portrait of the perfect English butler is a must-read for anyone interested in the fading, insular world of aristocratic England.
Publish Date
2005-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
2005-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
first published in 1989
Goodreads Rating
4.14
ISBN
9780679731726
Recommendations
3
Recommendations
2001-01-31T00:00:00.000Z
What are your three favorite books? My favorite novel is The Remains of the Day.      source
2019-06-30T21:18:59.000Z
@mmcgrana Awesome book      source
2014-02-28T00:00:00.000Z
It’s a stunning book, and the movie came close to being just as stunning      source