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

reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

As someone who was always perplexed by the motives of lifelong butlers on TV, this was fascinating and sad. It was devastating to watch this man question the efforts of his life and realize he'd been a willing participant in his own dehumanization.