The Remains of the Day

De: Kazuo Ishiguro

Narrado por: Nicholas Guy Smith

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.

©2010 Kazuo Ishiguro (P)2019 Random House Audio

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WINNER OF THE NOBEL PRIZE IN LITERATURE • WINNER OF THE BOOKER PRIZE • A PARADE BEST BOOK OF ALL TIME

“An intricate and dazzling novel.” —The New York Times

“Brilliant and quietly devastating.” —Newsweek

"A perfect novel. I couldn’t put it down." (Ann Beattie)

“A virtuoso performance ... put on with dazzling daring and aplomb.” —The New York Review of Books

wow

amazing, moving novel. perfect narration. I must write 10 more words here, so here goes.

Simply excellent

I first read the book one day in 1992. Listened to it on Audible this time. Both times I’ve throughly enjoyed the story. It’s an amazing reflection on life. It’s both beautiful and sad.

A peculiar effect

I confess I was expecting something different. It is a rather melancholic story, and, considering the effect it aims, it is a really good narrative. I recommend it because of its peculiar way of representing this melancholy.

Fabulous subtle story, great read.

If you liked Gentleman from Moscow, you will love this book. As in that book, all the real action happens off-stage but in this this book, the narrator of the story is unaware of the real story he is telling. It is magnificently subtle and engrossing. But you have to wait for it, this in not an action thriller but it is very deep.

Awesome writing and reading.

I was amazed by the way this story unfolded. The subtle and complex issues that were gradually revealed in the understated first person narrative were moving, sad, humorous. There are great takeaways too. The reader is perfect for the part. This is one of my new favorite books.

Great book!

This book was so complete in creating a total picture of every person, moment and setting. I plan to read more by this very talented author. 🙏

No Regrets

The moral I got out of the story was to live live without regrets, and the detail writing in this book I found to be excellent.

Fascinating insightful

Amazing how an apparent simple story can bring you so deep in human emotions. A masterpiece indeed! Nicholas Guy Smith narration is certainly a plus!

Beautiful book, beautifully read

One of my favorite Audible books of all time. Nicholas Guy Smith perfectly captures the very poignant tone of the novel.

inside a butler's world

More accurately, inside a butler's mind, we are walking hand in hand rather butler as he reasons out the meaning of his work, and the way he gives meaning to his work. truly enjoyed TBE book and special appreciation to the narrator Mr Nicholas Guy Smith whose lovely voice brings the character to life perfectly.