“Everything might scatter. You might be right. I suppose it's something we can't easily get away from. People need to feel they belong. To a nation, to a race. Otherwise, who knows what might happen? This civilisation of ours, perhaps it'll just collapse. And everything scatter, as you put it.”
In this suspenseful novel, the protagonist delves into a complex web of secrets and mysteries from his childhood in Shanghai. The story intertwines personal and historical events, offering a gripping narrative that blurs the lines between reality and illusion. more
Kazuo Ishiguro is a Japanese-born British novelist known for his unique literary style and profound insights into human nature. His works often explore themes of memory, identity, and common human emotions. Born on November 8, 1954, Ishiguro's career began with the publication of his first novel 'When Breath Becomes Air' in 1982, which received widespread acclaim. more
“He wanted pure compliments, just as he wanted unconditional love.”
“My God,' he gasped, 'you're fun to kiss.”
“A beautiful book is a victory won in all the battlefields of human thought.”
“Power floats like money, like language, like theory.”