Kazuo Ishiguro · 1994
- What it is
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Slow and sad, in the good way · one to slow down with
- Genre
- Classics Historical fiction
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It leaves you thinking · a good honest cry
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It leaves something behind · tender until it hurts
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Stoner
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Like coming home · lovely, but it stings
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