Literary
The Remains of the Day
In 1956, an ageing English butler, Stevens, takes a road trip to visit a former housekeeper. As he travels, he recalls decades of loyal service to Lord Darlington and the things he never said.
- First published
- 1989
- Pace
- slow
- Length
- short
- Format
- Standalone
Read this if you like quiet, beautifully controlled novels where the real story lies in what the narrator avoids.
Skip this if you want plot and action, because the drama is subtle and internal.
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