A Pale View of Hills
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A Pale View of Hills
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A Pale View of Hills
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A Pale View of Hills is the haunting debut novel from Booker Prize-winning Kazuo Ishiguro.
Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! DescriptionIn his highly acclaimed debut novel, A Pale View of Hills, Kazuo Ishiguro delicately unravels the melancholic tale of Etsuko, a Japanese woman now living in England. Reflecting on the tragic recent suicide of her daughter, Etsuko seeks solace by retreating into memories of a past life. The narrative gracefully transports readers to a sweltering summer in post-war Nagasaki, where Etsuko and her acquaintances endeavoured to reconstruct their shattered lives.
As Etsuko reminisces, she vividly recalls her peculiar and unsettling friendship with Sachiko, a once-wealthy woman who has descended into destitution. The more she dwells on this relationship, the more troubling and ambiguous her recollections become, casting a shadow over the thin line between memory and reality. The novel deftly explores themes of grief, memory, and the haunting impacts of war, drawing readers into its quiet yet compelling emotional landscape.
A Pale View of Hills is a masterful blend of psychological complexity and understated prose, showcasing Ishiguro's talent for poignant storytelling. Through the lens of Etsuko's fragmented memories, the novel offers a profound meditation on loss and the ways in which we cope with trauma. Readers will find themselves entranced by the subtle elegance of Ishiguro's writing, which thoughtfully conveys the intricate interplay between past and present, and the often elusive nature of truth.
Captivating and thought-provoking, A Pale View of Hills stands as a testament to Kazuo Ishiguro's literary brilliance, making it a must-read for those who appreciate deeply reflective and emotionally resonant fiction.
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A Pale View of Hills by Kazuo Ishiguro is widely praised for its introspective and haunting narrative. Critics appreciate its subtle exploration of memory and grief, alongside its delicate portrayal of post-war Japan. The novel is celebrated for its evocative storytelling and intricate character development.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780571258253
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 25 February 2010
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Faber & Faber
Edition: Main - Re-issue
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 11.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 164g
Pages: 192
About the Author
Kazuo Ishiguro is the author of six novels: A Pale View of Hills, An Artist of the Floating World, The Remains of the Day, The Unconsoled, When We Were Orphans and Never Let Me Go. He received an OBE for Services to Literature in 1995, and the French decoration of Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres in 1998.
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