his whole life is dedicated to making sure everything is smooth and perfect for his lord
If this book was written by American Japanese, critics would probably note that the novel reflexes the drama of being a child in an immigrant Asian family where a child has to serve his parents with the zeal of the old-school butler 😃😉
Ishiguro masterfully conveys the feeling of internal struggle through a subtly crafted and emotionally charged narrative
Sounds great. This reminds me stories and novels of Norwegian author Tarjei Vesaas. Not much action, few characters and all of them are simple people living simple lives but it's so much about inner experiences and struggles; one of my favorite writers. The Birds is the most significant novel of his (but don't read about the novel on wiki - spoilers there).
Hey, man, sorry for replaying late, just got back from the vacation. :) I'm looking for Tarjei in my local bookstores and it's sold out, there's one copy of "The Ice Palace" in the used bookstore. I'll keep an eye on it as it seems interesting. Thanks for the recommendation!
I think you will enjoy Remains of the Day, Ishiguro writes with the Japanese precision and the British charm. It's very atmospheric. Let me know if you give it a try. There's a famous movie based on the book with Anthony Hopkins which I'm planning to watch with my friends when they finish the book. :D
Hey, no problem :)
Japanese and British in one looks like a lovely cocktail. If the book is on my way, I'll give it a try. Though, few English books in Southeast Asia. (But many Russian ones are available for free online. Reading a play by Bulgakov, I never heard about, fun).