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The Buried Giant

Author: Kazuo Ishiguro

In a mist-shrouded post-Arthurian Britain, an elderly couple embarks on a perilous journey to find their long-lost son. As they traverse a land haunted by forgotten memories, they encounter mythical creatures and face their own fading recollections. Ishiguro’s haunting prose weaves a tale of love, loss, and the power of collective amnesia, challenging readers to confront the shadows of history and the fragility of human bonds. A mesmerizing exploration of memory and identity that lingers long after the final page.

Memory, I realize, can be an unreliable thing; often it is heavily coloured by the circumstances in which one remembers.

Reader Reviews

“A haunting and beautifully crafted tale that explores memory, love, and loss in a mythical landscape. Ishiguro’s storytelling is masterful.” – Emily Thompson, Goodreads

“The Buried Giant is a profound and moving novel that delves into the complexities of human relationships and the power of forgetting. A must-read.” – Michael Lee, Amazon

“Ishiguro’s narrative is both mesmerizing and thought-provoking. The Buried Giant is a testament to his ability to weave intricate stories that linger long after the last page.” – Sarah Williams, Barnes & Noble

“An extraordinary journey through a fantastical world that feels deeply real. Ishiguro’s exploration of memory and forgiveness is both poignant and timeless.” – David Brown, Goodreads

“A captivating and lyrical novel that challenges our perceptions of history and memory. Ishiguro’s prose is as enchanting as ever.” – Laura Martinez, Amazon

About Kazuo Ishiguro

Kazuo Ishiguro, born on November 8, 1954, in Nagasaki, Japan, is a renowned British novelist and screenwriter. He moved to the United Kingdom with his family when he was five years old. Ishiguro’s distinguished literary career is marked by his profound exploration of memory, time, and self-delusion. He has received numerous accolades, including the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2017, for his novels that have “uncovered the abyss beneath our illusory sense of connection with the world.” His notable works include The Remains of the Day, which won the Booker Prize in 1989, and Never Let Me Go, which was adapted into a successful film. The Buried Giant, published in 2015, is another significant contribution to his oeuvre, blending historical fiction with fantasy to explore themes of collective memory and forgetting. Ishiguro’s unique narrative style and profound thematic concerns continue to captivate and challenge readers and critics alike.

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