it was good but not epic

there is a bit of dry humour in it and the guy has language skills but the story is mostly cold or lukewarm to be exact.
There is a bit of bantering about democracy and fascism etc but a curious sense of detachment pervades the entire story.May be that's the way he wanted to right it, I don't know.
I won't exactly recommend it.I was not bored but I was not that excited either.So that's that.

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Immaculate in every aspect

Just finished reading this book or rather listening to it on Audible books
A word about Audible books__these are full versions, not abridged
This particular book was read by Dominic West, a very famous British actor known from the acclaimed TV series The Affair. His accent and rendition left nothing to be desired. He even incorporated the local lingo where needed, although being ignorant of the Somerset shire dialect, everything seemed like the Lisson Grove or Covent Garden lingo, which we became so familiar with in My Fair Lady
The book itself was very consuming, for not for nothing is it a Nobel and Pulitzer prize winning effort. What surprised me was that though Kazuo Ishiguro sounded like Japanese, his English was impeccable, and no, it is not a translation. I subsequently learnt from Wikipedia that he migrated with his parents from Japan to UK in 1960 when he was six years old, studied in England in Kent University.
Not surprising then his astute grasp of the English butler system. His principal character Stevens is an epitome of the English Butler, a refined stoic version of P G Wodehouse's Jeeves, frugal of speech, succinct in his interactions. The script is the first person account of his exploits at Darlington Hall
He begins by conceding that the ability to banter is not just a desirable attribute in a butler, but is actually every bit essential. Not surprisingly, after meandering through his experiences and encounters over a time period spanning from post Versailles treaty to after the second World War, he ends on the same note__bantering is essential to forge and sustain friendships and acquaintances.
His conclusion is that the evening is the best part of the day, the remains of the day, just as the twilight is the best part of one's life, the life after retirement. Just happens that I strongly feel the same way, believe me.

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Delightful and serene

If you enjoy stories related to British aristocracy (think downton abbey) then you will definitely enjoy this one. You go into it thinking that it is just a story about a butler reliving older days of glory but it is much more than that, it is a love story!!!!, a real, beautiful, soul stirring love story.
Dominic west’s narration is excellent. You really do believe Mr. Stevens is talking to you through Dominic west.

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Emotional & enchanting

The story revolves around one person & his journey called life. The author defines the protagonist 's character as workaholic & bereft of emotions. But in the later part he reveals his sensitive side. the narration is immaculate & impressive. worth a read

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Though not overwhelming but still worth listening.

perhaps this is the only fiction that portrays a butler so well! and also the irony that the good employee could not live a fulfilling life because of the very quality that made him a good employee!

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Evening is the best part of the day..

The book initially did not please me but as I went on I realised it is something to be cherished and understood.It does feel at sometime that I lack the understanding of how a butler can be so devoted.However I do understand that his job was his life and he made sure to give it all .The book will keep you wondering and thinking,also pondering of oneself .I suggest you must listen,it will give you a better understanding of your own personal matters.

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A surprisingly good read

There are some books which remain with you throughout your life. I believe this is one of those books for me.

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Kazuo Ishiguro is extremely good!

The subtle ways the writings help us to ponder and understand ourselves and others. Amazing insights. Thank you Sir!

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