But, as it was, I became a committed fan and I especially appreciated the variations of story and subject he exhibited in his book of short stories “Nocturnes” – another book which received uneven responses. Perhaps if I first came upon it earlier or later in life I wouldn’t have been as dazzled.
At the same time, I could understand why some people were put off by the book because of its lack of a totally coherent story. I still think of it as one of my favourite novels. Reading “The Unconsoled” I was astounded by the way he could stretch narrative to act like a dream in order to say so much about ambition, love, creativity and fear. I came to love Ishiguro’s writing when I was studying at university.
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