Kazuo Ishiguro was awarded the highest literary honor, the Nobel Prize in Literature on Thursday, 5 October and we couldn’t be happier because his novels are nothing less than enigmatic! If you haven’t read his books yet and don’t know which one to pick, here’s a list of his top 5 books:
1.Never Let Me Go
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It’s a great idea to start with this one if you are new to Kazuo Ishiguro books. The book is sure to keep you wanting to know what will happen next. It’s a likable book that might make you shed a few tears too. So be prepared just in case you are reading the book in public! A great read for those who love science fiction.
2.The Unconsoled
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This one is 500 pages long and was published six years after he won the Booker Prize for The Remains of the Day. The book is about a touring musician, not as popular as his other books but it’s a great read,
3.The Remains of the Day
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This book not only won him the Booker Prize but was also adapted into an award-winning film by the same name. The film starred Anthony Hopkins and Emma Thompson and was directed by James Ivory. it’s about a butler who sacrifices his body and soul to his job and realizes too late how misguided his loyalty was.
4.The Buried Giant
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This book is a kind of a fantasy with a curse and a dragon. It is about an elderly couple Axl and Beatrice who try to piece together details of an offense committed against them. It’s a book that sees the worst in human nature.
5.When We Were Orphans
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A nine-year-old English boy, Shanghai, is orphaned when his parents vanish under suspicious circumstances. He is sent to live in England, where he grows up to become a renowned detective and, 20 years later, returns to Shanghai. It’s a powerful book.
