Kazuo Ishiguro
The Unconsoled
- ISBN 13:
- 9780571283897
- author:
- Kazuo Ishiguro
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Faber & Faber
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 544
- Dimensions:
- 12.6 x 3.4 x 19.8 cm
- Genre:
- Crime, Thrillers & Mystery, Series,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Unconsoled, a novel by Kazuo Ishiguro, follows the story of Ryder, a renowned pianist who arrives in a Central European city for a concert he cannot remember agreeing to give. As he navigates a landscape that is both eerie and comical, Ryder comes to realise that he is facing the most crucial performance of his life.
Ishiguro's extraordinary study of a man whose life has accelerated beyond his control has been met with a range of reactions, from consternation to praise. This thought-provoking novel is a meditation on the nature of identity, memory, and the human condition.
With its unique blend of psychological insight and philosophical depth, The Unconsoled is a complex and thought-provoking read that will appeal to fans of literary fiction and those interested in exploring the human experience.