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Kazuo Ishiguro

Allyboo

I read Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro at the same time as I was completing my autism assessment in November 2021. I'd never read any of his books before so was all new to me. I found it tied in very well with my exploration of autism and ongoing mental health recovery journey. I went on to enjoy reading his book The Remains of the Day (and watch the film) as well as watch (and get the DVD in time) of the film Living (released in cinemas last year https://youtu.be/-hCTXaQ1guE ) which he adapted from the Japanese original. I would like to chat with other Kazuo Ishiguro fans so am on the lookout  for any generally, are any of you interested in his work much? 

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  • I see that earlier in the thread you mentioned 'The Remains of the Day' as well - I found that story so moving too. The very slow-burn of Ishiguro's writing, the painstaking way in which we come to fully understand the character of Mr Stephens makes the ending so much more devastating. Did you read 'The Buried Giant' yet? That is one of my other favourites among his novels, it is also very moving and clever and for a long time you are not quite sure what is going on but the explanation at the end is really satisfying and profound. 

  • in reply to Maybe_Sally

    I love Ishiguro's books because they are understated but elegiac. I'm gradually acquiring all his books.

  • in reply to Marianne72

    Welcome to the unofficial NAS Kazuo Ishiguro fanclub Smiley

    I would like to ask, has anyone else read 'The Unconsoled'? That is, without a doubt, the strangest one of his novels - he crosses over into surreal, almost Murakami-like territory in that one. There were also some surreal episodes in 'When We Were Orphans', but 'The Unconsoled' is non-stop weirdness all the way through. I don't think I like it as much as the other novels. It is very frustrating to read, but this is intentional - it's like one of those dreams where you are trying to get somewhere or accomplish something but just cannot get past all the obstacles.

  • in reply to Maybe_Sally

    I haven't read that, I like being an unofficial member of the unofficial NAS Kazuo Ishiguro fanclub though Slight smile I also like   description 'understated and elegiac' which I agree with and didn't even know it, thank you  Sweat smile Book Thumbsup

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