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Artist of the Floating World
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SKU: 9780143124283
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“Artist of the Floating World” by Nobel laureate Kazuo Ishiguro, follows Masuji Ono, a Japanese artist grappling with his past support of WWII. Now disgraced, he reflects on his life and art, exploring themes of regret, memory, and the changing world. This Penguin Drop Caps edition features unique cover art by Jessica Hische.
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Himanshu Saini –
Not sure I can fully recommend this book as it was a bit tedious to read at parts but still good overall.
Rishabh Dwivedi –
I appreciated the novel’s nuanced portrayal of guilt and redemption. It was a bit slow-paced, but the story was ultimately rewarding.
Aditya Vasudev –
The story and the plot is engaging but the plot dragged at some point which made me lose interest.
Richa Sharma –
The characters were very well developed and the story was so descriptive I had to read more.
Mohit Verma –
The book had great potential but it was too subtle and a bit boring. Not sure if I would recommend it.
Anish Kumar –
A beautiful book that will keep you engaged and hooked to it until the very last page.
Mansi Sharma –
A real page turner, I was hooked on this book from the start and highly recommend this read.
Tejas Ranjit Wankhade –
While the writing is excellent, I struggled to connect with Ono. His justifications felt hollow. Still, an interesting historical perspective.
Yash Mahajan –
A well written book and I could not put it down! The story was great and I love the author.
Aman –
I love the cover art and the story was so well thought out. Highly recommend and a great read.
Navam Sharma –
This book was not for me and I struggled to finish it! I found it a bit boring and will not read again
Navya Mittal –
I had expected more from the nobel prize winner but I felt it was a bit boring and average.
Anurag Raj –
A powerful and moving story about memory and the choices we make. Ishiguro’s writing is simply stunning. Highly recommended.
Chilaka Alan –
I am still not quite sure how I feel about this book, but I am sure it is a complex book that had a lingering effect.
Sahil Hanfi –
Although a work of fiction it gave me some insights into the time period of the story and I enjoyed the book.
Ashutosh Mishra –
A bit slow paced and the book was subtle but the prose was so captivating that it made up for it.
Aditi –
This book really made me think about the effects of war, I loved the storyline and I highly recommend this.
Abhishek Khandekar –
A compelling read. Ono’s internal struggle is fascinating. The ending left me with a sense of unease and lingering questions.
Deepkumar Devendrasingh Khinchi –
The plot of the book seemed repetitive and I could not finish it. It’s a shame as I heard good things about it.
Aman Kumar –
A beautifully written, subtle novel. Ono’s reflections are poignant, though sometimes frustratingly vague. Ishiguro masterfully explores memory and regret.
Suraj Kumar Panda –
Ishiguro’s prose is captivating. However, I found the pacing slow at times. Overall, a thought-provoking exploration of a flawed character.
Kumari Shweta –
A slightly interesting book and good at best, I won’t be recommending it to my friends.