1.39k reviews for:

An Artist of the Floating World

Kazuo Ishiguro

3.72 AVERAGE

kamasue's review against another edition

3.0

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The one Ishiguro book I missed while attempting to go through the whole [so far] canon. This one is clearly a parent to Remains of the Day, containing mannered people speaking politely and obliquely - dancing around a dark secret. But... not quite as interesting.

hughjames's review against another edition

3.0

adventurous challenging mysterious slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Probably the weakest of Ishiguro’s works, but the beginnings of his voice are very evident. 

daniiiizzo's review against another edition

4.0

mysterious reflective medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

sue_reilly's review against another edition

2.0

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The unreliable narrator could have been much more appealing. I enjoyed the way that the story slowly unfolded, but I could have used some more details. The narrative was very slow and measured, with little flashbacks that illustrated the actual story. It does have some subtle details that emerge in an interesting way and take time to seep in. Maybe if I knew about Japan circa WWII it would have had more appeal.

hala_bworm24's review against another edition

2.5

informative reflective tense slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

harley_n66's review against another edition

3.0

challenging emotional mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

joeridomen's review against another edition

4.0

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Mooi boekske. Maar ik vind 'm ni zo goe als bv Klara en de zon. Nog altijd belachelijk goe geschreven dusssss... 4 sterren

abisko's review against another edition

4.0

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Exceedingly well written exposé of post-war Japan and one man's trials of dealing with his own crosses that he bears. Solid 4 stars!

jenna310's review against another edition

mysterious reflective tense

cdbrendel's review against another edition

4.25

challenging hopeful lighthearted reflective relaxing medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes