A Pale View of Hills by Kazuo Ishiguro is a novel that delves into the life of Etsuko, a Japanese woman living in England, reflecting on her past in Nagasaki after the war. The story unfolds through Etsuko's memories, particularly focusing on a summer in Nagasaki and her friendship with Sachiko and her daughter Mariko. The narrative shifts between past and present, exploring themes of memory, trauma, and the impact of war on individuals and families. Ishiguro's writing style is described as enigmatic, slow-moving yet evocative, capturing the subtleties and indirectness often associated with Japanese culture.
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Triggers include suicide, mental health issues, and themes of trauma and grief.
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From the winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature and author of the Booker Prize-winning novel The Remains of the Day
Here is the story of Etsuko, a Japanese woman now living alone in England, dwelling on the recent suicide of her daughter. In a novel where past and present confuse, she relives scenes of Japan's devastation in the wake of World War II.
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About the Author:
KAZUO ISHIGURO was born in Nagasaki, Japan, in 1954 and moved to Britain at the age of five. His eight previous works of fiction have earned him many honors around the world, including the Nobel Prize in Literature and the…
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