In his highly acclaimed debut, A Pale View of Hills, Kazuo Ishiguro tells the story of Etsuko, a Japanese woman now living alone in England, dwelling on the recent suicide of her daughter. Retreating into the past, she finds herself reliving one particular hot summer in Nagasaki, when she and her friends struggled to rebuild their lives after the war. But then as she recalls her strange friendship with Sachiko – a wealthy woman reduced to vagrancy – the memories take on a disturbing cast.
Cozy Reads for Rainy Days: 5 Must-Read Books
Rainy days are perfect for grabbing a cozy blanket and diving into a good book. Whether you’re looking for a magical adventure, a thrilling mystery, a classic romance, an epic quest, or a heartwarming historical novel, we’ve got something for you. Here are five books that will make your rainy days even more enjoyable.