When We Were Orphans
When We Were Orphans by Kazuo Ishiguro, published by Vintage in 2000, is a novel that explores the journey of Christopher Banks, an English boy who was orphaned after his parents vanished in Shanghai under mysterious circumstances. Now, two decades later, he returns to the city with the intent of uncovering the truth behind their disappearance. This edition comprises 335 pages and is presented in English.
Readers will find a narrative that intertwines elements of mystery, historical context, and suspense as Christopher navigates his past and the complexities of his childhood memories. The story delves into themes of loss and the quest for understanding, set against the backdrop of a city marked by change. As he seeks answers, the novel invites reflection on the nature of memory and the impact of unresolved questions.
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Christopher Banks, an English boy who was orphaned after his parents disappeared in Shanghai under suspicious circumstances, returns to Shanghai twenty years later in the hopes of learning what really happened to his parents.
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