The Remains of the Day
3 journalers for this copy...
"The novel's narrator, Stevens, is a perfect English butler who tries to give his narrow existence form and meaning through the self-effacing, almost mystical practice of his profession. In a career that spans the second World War, Stevens is oblivious of the real life that goes on around him -- oblivious, for instance, of the fact that his aristocrat employer is a Nazi sympathizer. Still, there are even larger matters at stake in this heartbreaking, pitch-perfect novel -- namely, Stevens' own ability to allow some bit of life-affirming love into his tightly repressed existence."
This was one of those "I didn't think I already had it, but I did" books, that I picked up at a library sale. (cover art different than that shown)
This was one of those "I didn't think I already had it, but I did" books, that I picked up at a library sale. (cover art different than that shown)
Going into my Best of BC (#2) Bookbox.
Removing from the box. Thanks, indygo - I've been wanting to read this.
Journal Entry 4 by time-traveler at Bookbox in Book Box, A Bookbox -- Controlled Releases on Saturday, February 13, 2010
Released 14 yrs ago (2/13/2010 UTC) at Bookbox in Book Box, A Bookbox -- Controlled Releases
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I don't think I will read this after all. Adding to the Previously Crossed Bookbox.
I don't think I will read this after all. Adding to the Previously Crossed Bookbox.
Received when my "previously crossed" book box arrived back home. I've already read this and loved it, so I will be passing it on.
Journal Entry 6 by tranq1 at Controlled Release, A Bookcrossing member -- Controlled Releases on Friday, June 4, 2010
Released 13 yrs ago (6/4/2010 UTC) at Controlled Release, A Bookcrossing member -- Controlled Releases
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Left in the library of the NCL Sky cruise boat.