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softanimal's review
reflective
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
3.5
I love Ishiguro's gift for capturing a character who's self reflection fails to recognize their own realities or acknowledge their shame. His imagery is always a delight and the macro view of human lives he cultivates is thorough and engaging. I do however feel (and he himself has said this) that Floating World is a lesser telling of a very similar story to Remains of the Day. Although I enjoyed reading this, I feel that I do like Remains of the Day more although it's irritating that the one whose protagonist is an old white guy is the one most prefer despite including myself in that.
Content Warnings
Minor: Bullying, Homophobia, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Terminal illness, Police brutality, Dementia, Grief, Outing, and War