Kazuo Ishiguro
A Pale View of Hills
- ISBN 13:
- 9780571258253
- author:
- Kazuo Ishiguro
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Faber & Faber
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 192
- Dimensions:
- 19.4 x 12.6 x 1.8 cm
- Genre:
- Fiction, Contemporary Fiction,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
A Pale View of Hills by Kazuo Ishiguro In this haunting debut novel, Kazuo Ishiguro explores the complexities of memory, guilt, and psychological trauma. Set against the backdrop of post-war Japan, the story follows Etsuko as she struggles to come to terms with the recent suicide of her daughter. A visit from her other daughter sparks a journey into Etsuko's past, where memories of a hot summer in Nagasaki begin to blur with the present. As Etsuko examines her relationship with her daughters, the lines between reality and recollection start to blur. The past and present become intertwined, threatening to consume Etsuko's sense of identity. This evocative and atmospheric novel is a powerful exploration of the human experience, one that continues to resonate with readers decades after its publication. Winner of the Winifred Holtby Prize in 1982, A Pale View of Hills is a deeply unsettling and thought-provoking read.
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