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The Remains of the Day

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Fiction Historical Fiction Classics Fiction

by Kazuo Ishiguro

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4.10 (105.9K ratings)
calendar_today 1989
description 258 pages

The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro holds a highly rated rating of 4.10 out of 5, based on 105.9K reader ratings. First published in 1989. The book spans 258 pages.

About The Remains of the Day

Librarian's note: See alternate cover edition of ISBN 0571225381 here.In the summer of 1956, Stevens, a long-serving butler at Darlington Hall, decides to take a motoring trip through the West Country. The six-day excursion becomes a journey into the past of Stevens and England, a past that takes in fascism, two world wars, and an unrealised love between the butler and his housekeeper.

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Author Kazuo Ishiguro
Published 1989
Pages 258
Genres Fiction, Historical Fiction, Classics, Fiction
Average Rating 4.10 / 5.00
Total Ratings 105,892

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

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105.9K ratings
With a rating of 4.10, The Remains of the Day is rated near the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 3.99, it performs above expectations. With 105.9K ratings, it is among the most reviewed books in its category.

How It Compares

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3.99
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4.17
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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is The Remains of the Day?

The Remains of the Day is categorized as Fiction, Historical Fiction, Classics, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Historical Fiction.

Is The Remains of the Day worth reading?

Based on 105.9K reader ratings, The Remains of the Day has an average score of 4.10 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.

How many pages is The Remains of the Day?

The Remains of the Day has 258 pages.

Who wrote The Remains of the Day?

The Remains of the Day was written by Kazuo Ishiguro. It was first published in 1989.

What is the ISBN for The Remains of the Day?

The ISBN-13 for The Remains of the Day is 9780571225380.0.

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