A Pale View of Hills

Interesting Facts

• The book is Kazuo Ishiguro's debut novel and was published in 1982.
• The novel explores themes of memory, loss, and trauma through the lens of post-war Japan.
• The plot centers on a Japanese woman named Etsuko, who lives in England and recalls events that occurred in Nagasaki after World War II.
• The book has been praised for its atmospheric and melancholic prose, as well as its skillful blend of personal and historical perspectives.
• The novel raises questions about the unreliability of memory and how people cope with past tragedies.
• Ishiguro uses an unreliable narrator, adding depth and complexity to the narrative.
• The book has been noted for its subtle exploration of cultural differences and adaptation to a new life in another country.