Pale View of Hills

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Haunting exploration of loss and memory.

This book could be a good read for you if you enjoy thought-provoking stories that delve into the depths of human emotions. Through the haunting exploration of loss and memory, the author takes you on a journey that intertwines past and present, leaving you with a profound understanding of the complexities of life. Ishiguro's ability to seamlessly blend different time periods and evoke a sense of unease makes this a captivating read that will stay with you long after you turn the last page.

  • Winifred Holtby Memorial Prize (1982)
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Pale View of Hills

Regular price $10.42
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$9.38 Thryft Club Member Price
ISBN: 9780571225378
Authors: Kazuo Ishiguro
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Date of Publication: 2021-04-01
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.79
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Librarian note: An alternative cover for this ISBN can be found here.In his highly acclaimed debut, A Pale View of Hills, Kazuo Ishiguro tells the story of Etsuko, a Japanese woman now living alone in England, dwelling on the recent suicide of her daughter. Retreating into the past, she finds herself reliving one particular hot summer in Nagasaki, when she and her friends struggled to rebuild their lives after the war. But then as she recalls her strange friendship with Sachiko - a wealthy woman reduced to vagrancy - the memories take on a disturbing cast.
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Haunting exploration of loss and memory.

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  • Winifred Holtby Memorial Prize (1982)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.