--- product_id: 76410784 title: "The Remains of the Day" price: "1547 kr" currency: ISK in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.is/products/76410784-the-remains-of-the-day store_origin: IS region: Iceland --- # Timeless, long-lasting impact Booker Prize winner Durable classic literature The Remains of the Day **Price:** 1547 kr **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🏆 Unlock the timeless elegance of human experience with The Remains of the Day ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Remains of the Day - **How much does it cost?** 1547 kr with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.is](https://www.desertcart.is/products/76410784-the-remains-of-the-day) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **A Cultural Touchstone:** Ranked top 100 in Society & Culture, a must-have for discerning readers. - • **Enduring Literary Masterpiece:** A Booker Prize-winning novel that stands the test of time. - • **Perfect Blend of Wit and Depth:** Experience humor intertwined with serious life reflections. - • **Profound Exploration of Humanity:** Delve into complex themes of dignity, commitment, and regret. - • **Elevates Your Intellectual Status:** Join thousands of readers who appreciate refined storytelling. ## Overview Kazuo Ishiguro's The Remains of the Day is a Booker Prize-winning novel that masterfully explores life, memory, and dignity through the eyes of an English butler. Celebrated for its elegant prose and profound themes, it remains a top-ranked classic in literature and society, offering readers a deeply moving and intellectually enriching experience. ## Description *Kazuo Ishiguro's new novel Klara and the Sun is now available* WINNER OF THE BOOKER PRIZE A contemporary classic, The Remains of the Day is Kazuo Ishiguro's beautiful and haunting evocation of life between the wars in a Great English House. In the summer of 1956, Stevens, the ageing butler of Darlington Hall, embarks on a leisurely holiday that will take him deep into the countryside and into his past. 'A triumph . . . This wholly convincing portrait of a human life unweaving before your eyes is inventive and absorbing, by turns funny, absurd and ultimately very moving.' Sunday Times 'A dream of a book: a beguiling comedy of manners that evolves almost magically into a profound and heart-rending study of personality, class and culture.' New York TImes Book Review Review: A stupendous experience of beauty and elegance in reading. - The Remains Of The Day is fabulous. Kazuo Ishiguro expressed himself in unparalleled terms the complexities of human behaviour and the richness, dynamics and interdependence of society. His words have a rhythm, and sentences form certainty and power. Once you start reading you are elevated into a world of meanings and purposes of human life through diverse emotions and actions. I compare it with the Iliad, Odessey or the Bible. An everlasting fiction of human culture and living. Prof Varghese V Devasia. Review: A hilarious novel on the surface, delving deep into some of life's serious issues. - A hilarious novel on the surface, delving deep into some of life's serious issues. The entire book is a flashback of the life of the main character Mr Stevens, his relationship with his previous employer and colleagues and his father. Embarking on a journey to meet one of his former colleagues, who held a special place in his heart though he had suppressed his feelings and loses the opportunity, Mr Stevens reflects on several incidents ,some trivial and a few quite significant that were the 'turning points' in his life. The best thing about the book is that grave, serious and important matters like professional ethics, commitment, dedication and dignity are dealt in an interesting manner. This book is a perfect mood elevator providing many a situations of full throttled laughter and yet profound in giving us an insight into our own lives. The main attraction of this book is its language and its message. A message that is true for everyone of us when we regret on hindsight for lack of foresight. ## Features - FABER & FABER - It is durable and long lasting - It ensures you get the best usage for a longer period ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #3,171 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #24 in Religious & Spiritual Fiction #90 in Society & Culture (Books) #100 in Crafts, Hobbies & Home | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 28,097 Reviews | ## Images ![The Remains of the Day - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71+HFMIHZeL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Media Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A stupendous experience of beauty and elegance in reading. *by V***A on 24 November 2024* The Remains Of The Day is fabulous. Kazuo Ishiguro expressed himself in unparalleled terms the complexities of human behaviour and the richness, dynamics and interdependence of society. His words have a rhythm, and sentences form certainty and power. Once you start reading you are elevated into a world of meanings and purposes of human life through diverse emotions and actions. I compare it with the Iliad, Odessey or the Bible. An everlasting fiction of human culture and living. Prof Varghese V Devasia. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A hilarious novel on the surface, delving deep into some of life's serious issues. *by S***M on 6 November 2017* A hilarious novel on the surface, delving deep into some of life's serious issues. The entire book is a flashback of the life of the main character Mr Stevens, his relationship with his previous employer and colleagues and his father. Embarking on a journey to meet one of his former colleagues, who held a special place in his heart though he had suppressed his feelings and loses the opportunity, Mr Stevens reflects on several incidents ,some trivial and a few quite significant that were the 'turning points' in his life. The best thing about the book is that grave, serious and important matters like professional ethics, commitment, dedication and dignity are dealt in an interesting manner. This book is a perfect mood elevator providing many a situations of full throttled laughter and yet profound in giving us an insight into our own lives. The main attraction of this book is its language and its message. A message that is true for everyone of us when we regret on hindsight for lack of foresight. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Strongly recommended, but not an easy read *by S***S on 26 July 2018* The short description of the book says the story is about a motoring journey by the butler, as he reminisces and journeys into his past. It's probably the worst, most bland description of the book and does no justice to the actual story. The book is a person's journey of denial to actions borne out of baseless principles. So many of us often develop some strong point of view on certain matters, and rationalize our actions to that end, even when we *know* they are wrong. The author brings that out beautifully. The butler is shown to have a strong degree of perception on the environment around him, and cannot bring himself to "do the right thing". The book is an ode to the struggle that each of us face in breaking off the shackles of misguided yet deep rooted principles. The book ends well, with a glimmer of optimism, stressing that it's never too late to let go, and be hopeful that whatever remains of the day, will be good ## Frequently Bought Together - The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro - Paperback - Never Let Me Go - When We Were Orphans by Kazuo Ishiguro - Paperback --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.is/products/76410784-the-remains-of-the-day](https://www.desertcart.is/products/76410784-the-remains-of-the-day) --- *Product available on Desertcart Iceland* *Store origin: IS* *Last updated: 2026-08-22*