“After all, when we were children, when things went wrong, there wasn’t much we could do to help put it right. But now we’re adults, now we can. That’s the thing, you see? Look at us, Akira. After all this time, we can finally put things right. Remember, old chap, how we used to play those games? Over and over? How we used to pretend we were detectives searching for my father? Now we’re grown, we can at last put things right.”
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
“Any thoughts of guilt, any feelings of regret, had faded. The desert had baked them out.”
“So miss him. Send him some love and light every time you think about him, then drop it.”