Description
In early-twentieth-century Shanghai, a young boy named Christopher Banks is orphaned under mysterious circumstances, setting him on a lifelong quest for truth. Decades later, now a renowned detective, he returns to a war-torn Shanghai to unravel the enigma of his parents' disappearance. As Christopher delves deeper, he confronts the unreliability of memory and the profound ways the past shapes our present perceptions. This masterful novel explores themes of loss, identity, and the elusive nature of truth, showcasing Ishiguro's signature blend of narrative precision and emotional depth.
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paperback
Faber and Faber
Published Mar 3, 2005
320 pages
ISBN: 9780571225408
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Details
First Published
2000
Language
eng
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Content and trigger warnings for When We Were Orphans by Kazuo Ishiguro.