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Kazuo ishiguro, author of the buried giant kazuo ishiguros first novel in a decade follows an old couple on what might be their last journey. Since you cant be at our actual meeting, i thought id share some of my favorite discussion questions below and see what you think. The buried giant is game of thrones with a conscience, the sword in the stone for the age of the trauma industry, a beautiful, heartbreaking book about the. The buried giant vintage international paperback hudson. His third book, 1989s the remains of the day, firmly secured his reputation, winning the booker prize. Mar 03, 2015 there be giants buried beneath the earthand also the ancient kings of britain, arthur among them. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. The buried giant is most definitely a departure from the styles of the remains of the day and never let me go, but is worth the read. Buy the buried giant by kazuo ishiguro online at alibris. Ishiguros tale opens not on such a declaration but instead on a hushed tone. The buried giant vintage international paperback the book table.
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