The Remains of the Day: Winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature
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BOOKER PRIZE WINNER • From the winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature, here is “an intricate and dazzling novel” ( The New York Times) about the perfect butler and his fading, insular world in post-World War II England.
This is Kazuo Ishiguro's profoundly compelling portrait of a butler named Stevens. Stevens, at the end of three decades of service at Darlington Hall, spending a day on a country drive, embarks as well on a journey through the past in an effort to reassure himself that he has served humanity by serving the "great gentleman," Lord Darlington. But lurking in his memory are doubts about the true nature of Lord Darlington's "greatness," and much graver doubts about the nature of his own life. Read more
Editor's Take
Amazon reviewers say this edition of The Remains of the Day is beautifully written, moving, and memorable, with many praising the prose, the emotional restraint, and the depth of Stevens as a character. Several reviewers also call it heartbreaking, reflective, and hard to put down, though some note the pacing can feel slow or dull at times.
Goodreads readers are similarly enthusiastic, describing it as a masterpiece, a deeply affecting portrait of duty and regret, and a classic worth reading. Kirkus also frames the novel as a major literary work, reinforcing its reputation as a highly regarded book rather than a fast-paced plot-driven read.
On YouTube, book-focused videos about the novel describe it as a quiet, subtle, and emotionally resonant story about missed chances, loyalty, and the cost of holding back feelings. The overall pattern across reviews is strong appreciation for the writing and themes, with occasional criticism of its deliberate pace.
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Specifications
| Illustrated | No |
Product Details
| Publisher | Vintage International |
| Publication date | September 12, 1990 |
| Edition | First Edition |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 245 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0679731725 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0679731726 |
| Item Weight | 2.31 pounds |
| Dimensions | 5.17 x 0.58 x 7.95 inches |
| Best Sellers Rank | #1,807 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #52 in Contemporary Literature & Fiction #92 in Classic Literature & Fiction #178 in Historical Fiction (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (28,558) |
