Questions About Nocturnes: Five Stories of Music and Nightfall

by Kazuo Ishiguro (Goodreads Author)

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Which story was your favorite? Cellists was mine because of the type of love. I feel it was the most natural.

Todd Great question. While I enjoyed them all, I liked Crooner best. It gave me pause, because it took a direction I didn't expect.
…moreGreat question. While I enjoyed them all, I liked Crooner best. It gave me pause, because it took a direction I didn't expect.
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Why do you think Ishiguro introduces the farcical elements into some of these stories e.g. staging turmoil in the flat as if a dog has created it, and the who turkey/jazz award section. What does it add?

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