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The Buried Giant

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The Buried Giant by Kazuo Ishiguro is a novel set in post-Arthurian Britain, following an elderly couple, Axl and Beatrice, on a journey to find their long-lost son. As they traverse a landscape shrouded in a mysterious mist that erases memories, they encounter knights, enigmatic figures, and confront haunting spectres from the past. The book blends myth, romance, and adventure, exploring the themes of memory, love, and forgiveness.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate stories that blend fantasy with themes of memory, love, and war. The narrative offers a deep, emotional journey set in a mythical post-Arthurian Britain, exploring the bond between an elderly couple on a quest to find their lost son.

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There's a journey we must go on, and no more delay . . .

There's a journey we must go on, and no more delay . . .

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From Kazuo Ishiguro, the acclaimed author of Never Let Me Go and the Booker Prize-winning The Remains of the Day, comes an extraordinary new novel, The Buried Giant. Set in a post-Roman Britain slowly descending into ruin, this masterful tale unfolds in an ancient landscape marked by mist and rain where memory and history are shrouded in mystery.

The narrative follows an elderly couple, Axl and Beatrice, who embark on a poignant journey to find their long-lost son, whom they have not seen for many years. Their quest leads them across a hauntingly beautiful and perilous terrain, where they encounter strange and other-worldly challenges that test their resolve and their bond. As they navigate this troubled land, their path becomes a gentle exploration of their past, unearthing buried truths and forgotten corners of their love for each other.

The Buried Giant is much more than a simple quest narrative. It is a meditative reflection on themes such as memory, love, and loss. Ishiguro seamlessly interweaves elements of myth and history, creating a timeless tale that confronts the lingering shadows of war and the silent, often painful process of remembrance and forgetting. With his signature evocative prose, Ishiguro presents a story that is at times savage, often intensely moving, and always profoundly human.

This novel marks Ishiguro's first in a decade, further underscoring its importance and the meticulous care with which it has been crafted. Readers will find themselves captivated by the lyrical beauty and emotional depth of Ishiguro's writing, as well as the rich, immersive world he creates.

The Buried Giant is a must-read for those who appreciate deeply affecting storytelling that resonates long after the final page is turned. It is a tale that confronts the essential human experiences of love, revenge, and the inexorable passage of time, leaving readers to ponder the power and fragility of memory.

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The Buried Giant by Kazuo Ishiguro is praised for its haunting and lyrical prose, blending fantasy with profound explorations of memory and forgiveness. Some reviewers appreciate its thought-provoking narrative and unique approach, while others find its pace slow and the plot meandering. Overall, it’s regarded as a deeply reflective and evocative read.

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ISBN: 9780571315079

Publisher: Faber & Faber

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 January 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Faber & Faber

Edition: Main - Re-issue

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 317g

Pages: 384

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About the Author

Kazuo Ishiguro's seven previous books have won him wide renown and many honours around the world. His work has been translated into over forty languages. The Remains of the Day and Never Let Me Go have each sold in excess of 1,000,000 copies in Faber editions alone, and both were adapted into highly acclaimed films.

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