The Unconsoled

Ryder, a renowned pianist, arrives in a Central European city he cannot identify for a concert he cannot remember agreeing to give...

On its first publication in 1995, The Unconsoled was met with a mix of reactions—ranging from bewilderment and vilification to the highest praise. One commentator posed the question: 'Has Ishiguro gone for greatness or has he gone mad?' Over the years, this uniquely strange and extraordinary novel about a man whose life has accelerated beyond his control has come to be regarded by many as a key work and a turning point in Ishiguro's career.

Praise for The Unconsoled:

• "A masterpiece. It is above all a book devoted to the human heart."
  — Rachel Cusk, The Times
• "The most original and remarkable book he has so far produced."
  — New York Times Book Review
• "One of the strangest books in memory."
  — TLS
• "I've never read a book like it. I think it is a masterpiece."
  — John Carey, The Late Show