Very lovely, although having seen the film helped given the wonderful performances by Anthony Hopkins and Emma Thompson. Another incredibly empathetic book by Kazuo Ishiguro after Never Let Me Go and Klara And The Sun, and what they all seem to have in common is being written from the POV of a selfless person for whom the happiness and comfort of others comes first, whether that is as a body donor, an artificial companion or a dedicated butler. Absolutely heartbreaking that someone would subordinate their own happiness, feelings, family relationships and chance of a family life/companionship in the service of another who may not give two hoots about them. Rea;;y punched me in the gut that one (in a good way).
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