Complaint: the audio tracks only at the end of each 20+ minute chapter. Compliment: Will Patton's Texas drawl. Some of the prose got a bit purple but much of it was lovely.

Evocative descriptions of characters and scenes. Compelling narrative kept me reading hoping that, as one character says, people get what they deserve.

Listened to this book, so there's an interpreter between the writer and me. But I don't think the readers, one for each main character, were to blame for my "eh" reaction. Hate to be dismissive of Groff's obvious labor, but I found the characters so unlikeable and unrealistic that the surprise plot twist at the end was at least a diversion. Is Lotto a genius? I didn't see it or buy his ability to enthrall all who entered his presence.

Another audio experience. Left me wondering how much is autobiographical.

Listened to the audio while taking care of mundane chores. A truly despicable antagonist, and sensitive descriptions of aching loss which makes up for some holes in the narrative.

Finished late last night and immediately googled the ending. In an interview Ishiguro admits to an overly perplexing ending which causes readers to have a different discussion than he intended. Going backwards to read his earlier works based on my admiration for his later works. Thoroughly enjoyed his mastery of language and depiction of complex emotions.

Not a silly romance as the title may suggest. Beautiful writing, complicated questions raised.

Stevens. Truly memorable character. Ending so heartbreaking.

More in keeping with the earlier novels, though with more emphasis on Havers than on Lynley. Good old fashioned murder mystery with one especially creepy character.