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In postwar England, this story focuses on being "a perfect English butler." Stevens has devoted 30 years of his life to "his concept of duty and responsibility", hoping to reach the pinnacle of his profession through totally selfless dedication and a ruthless suppression of sentiment. He is proud of his impassive response to his father's death and his "correct" behavior with the spunky, former housekeeper, Miss Kenton. Ishiguro builds Stevens's character with precisely controlled details, creati
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One of my all time favorite books. Excellent!!
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