[deleted] OP t1_j9sm7de wrote on February 24, 2023 at 6:56 AM

Reply to comment by foundationsofvnm in Update: so, I'm going to read 100 "classic" books, and To Kill a Mockingbird was the first on the list by [deleted]

I'm adding both! Never Let Me Go appeals to me more from first impressions, but The Remains of the Day is seemingly more significant based on my searches(?). So, both have been added

FoxTofu t1_j9t1cve wrote on February 24, 2023 at 10:19 AM

2005 seems a bit more recent than most "classic" novels.

Rubberbandballgirl t1_j9t9mly wrote on February 24, 2023 at 12:03 PM

I’ve read both and The Remains of the Day was way better.

Toezap t1_j9sqhpo wrote on February 24, 2023 at 7:49 AM

I've been really underwhelmed by the two Ishiguri books I've read, and I really wanted to like them. 🤷‍♀️

[deleted] OP t1_j9sqn8z wrote on February 24, 2023 at 7:51 AM

That's okay. I'm sure more than a handful of these will leave me the same way, but first I have to try them out to know