tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323593442539882992.post1183394433336139573..comments2024-01-29T09:59:57.107-06:00Comments on The Literary Amnesiac: "When We Were Orphans" by Kazuo IshiguroKathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15867744753830511111noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323593442539882992.post-10740517781428839522015-02-16T21:17:38.157-06:002015-02-16T21:17:38.157-06:00And now I can't even remember the "someth...And now I can't even remember the "something wrong" that you mention! I do remember I thought the writing was amazing, though. <br /><br />I hope you enjoy The Magus! Also flawed, I think, but I loved it. And, unlike when Bella assured Jessica "zero weirdness," it's ALL weirdness. Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15867744753830511111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323593442539882992.post-43051241662947483892015-02-16T19:29:38.231-06:002015-02-16T19:29:38.231-06:00I can't believe you wrote this in 2011 and I f...I can't believe you wrote this in 2011 and I finally read the book! I enjoyed it, great writing, interesting story. But I had trouble wrapping my head around him being so clueless, especially for someone who was supposedly a great detective in his career. There were many hints at there being "something wrong" with him, but nothing ever really explained. At one point I thought he might even have a physical deformity! Anyway, I did enjoy reading it and I will surely try some of his other books. But, for now I am onto The Magus!Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07603135847432233441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323593442539882992.post-12699530247927257522011-01-02T14:41:01.483-06:002011-01-02T14:41:01.483-06:00AR--good to know you enjoyed those two--reinforcem...AR--good to know you enjoyed those two--reinforcement for my intentions to read them!<br /><br />Zap--not really sure whether NLMG was reprinted recently. Maybe it's just been kind of contagious. Every time I see a rave review on a particular book, it's not long before I see a few more bloggers reading it. Anyway,it will be interesting to see if you enjoy it more the second time around!<br /><br />Jamie--I'm just like you--can't believe it took me so long to find Ishiguro and now eager for more!Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15867744753830511111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323593442539882992.post-76953120057213046252011-01-01T16:10:54.836-06:002011-01-01T16:10:54.836-06:00I just recently read Never Let Me Go after having ...I just recently read Never Let Me Go after having it on my shelves for a few years *hanging my head in shame* and i LOVED it. I'm excited to get my hands on some of his other works.Jamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08905075906530067471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323593442539882992.post-42646189188860884602010-12-30T00:10:25.707-06:002010-12-30T00:10:25.707-06:00I count The Remains of the Day among my top 10 fav...I count The Remains of the Day among my top 10 fave books, but remember being very disappointed with Never Let Me Go. I've been seeing it reviewed around the blogosphere a lot lately (was it reprinted or something?) and getting positive reviews so maybe I should give it another read.Danielle Zappavignahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10493099952285137131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323593442539882992.post-10613285399712114642010-12-29T15:31:00.396-06:002010-12-29T15:31:00.396-06:00I loved Remains of the Day and thought Never Let M...I loved Remains of the Day and thought Never Let Me Go was great too. This one is definitely going on the TBR.Melissa (Avid Reader)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02119628715475021774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323593442539882992.post-17922616054302323392010-12-28T23:10:52.188-06:002010-12-28T23:10:52.188-06:00Rachel and Kristi--I hope you do read it soon--I t...Rachel and Kristi--I hope you do read it soon--I think you will love it!<br /><br />Stella--thanks for your comment. It gave me a kind of Oh. What? moment. I didn't know it had been posted on fb until you mentioned it! <br /><br />Lydia--"seamless garment" seems a very apt description of Ishiguro's writing. So perfect! I can't wait to read more of it.<br /><br />Bride--<i>The Unconsoled</i> sounds like it might be the only book of his I wouldn't love (but I guess you haven't read that one, since it's not one of his first three). I haven't seen the movie adaptation of The Remains of the Day yet! But it's on my list.Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15867744753830511111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323593442539882992.post-70032603971030397352010-12-28T14:39:33.305-06:002010-12-28T14:39:33.305-06:00I've read his first three and loved them but f...I've read his first three and loved them but for some reason haven't read ant more. The Remains of the Day is particularly good (as is the film adaptation).brideofthebookgodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06522514562001253674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323593442539882992.post-49645717135290382162010-12-27T19:31:02.735-06:002010-12-27T19:31:02.735-06:00I remember thinking when I read The Remains of the...I remember thinking when I read The Remains of the Day that it was like a seamless garment - a perfect work of art! Thank you for your description of this one - you've inspired me to use one of my bookstore gift cards to get a copy :D<br /><br />~ Lydia in PhoenixLydia of the Deserthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13692130973346541608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323593442539882992.post-22056475661360807872010-12-27T18:58:12.420-06:002010-12-27T18:58:12.420-06:00I have read all his books but this one is my favou...I have read all his books but this one is my favourite of his and yes he is freaking brilliant....great blog..thanks for sharing on fBAngela Neylin D'Altonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15654675948134044395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323593442539882992.post-17901029570697684462010-12-27T05:20:52.475-06:002010-12-27T05:20:52.475-06:00I haven't read this one, but now I'll have...I haven't read this one, but now I'll have to add it to my list. I'm still waiting for Remains of the Day from my library. I did read Never Let Me Go this past July and loved it.Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07343557750428307066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323593442539882992.post-6190961222597467942010-12-27T01:35:32.576-06:002010-12-27T01:35:32.576-06:00This has been on my TBR list for ages... I think I...This has been on my TBR list for ages... I think I may have to bump it up the pile now.. your review makes me want to read it :)Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18019246507725693841noreply@blogger.com