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Fantasy· United Kingdom

The Buried Giant

by Kazuo Ishiguro
Aggregate Editorial Score39/100
Kirkus Reviews
Published 2015364 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

The Buried Giant by Kazuo Ishiguro is a landmark work of fantasy, first published in 2015. An elderly Briton couple in post-Arthurian Britain travel across a mist-covered land in search of their son, encountering a knight, a warrior, a Saxon boy, and an aged Arthurian ogre slayer along the way. Ishiguro's novel explores memory, forgetting, and what happens when nations choose to forget. Themes of memory, forgetting, Arthurian England run through the work. The book has received recognition from Kirkus Reviews 2015.

Book Details

AuthorKazuo Ishiguro
Published2015
Country of Origin🇬🇧 United Kingdom
LanguageEnglish
Pages364
Category🐉 Fantasy
ISBN9780307271037
Editorial Score39/100
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🐉 Fantasy

Stories set in imaginary worlds with magical or supernatural elements.

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Country of Origin

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

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Editorial Assessment

Kazuo Ishiguro published The Buried Giant in 2015, and it has since become one of the more widely recognised works of fantasy from United Kingdom. The book's treatment of memory, forgetting, Arthurian England, aging accounts for much of its enduring reputation. The book's place in the literary record rests on its presence across major prize lists and critical surveys. Among its recognitions: Kirkus Reviews 2015. Its aggregate editorial score of 39/100 reflects recognition from 1 independent editorial sources, from international prizes to specialist critical journals. What distinguishes The Buried Giant is how it handles its central concerns — memory, forgetting, Arthurian England, aging — without reducing them to neat conclusions. The book invites close reading and holds up well to it. Within United Kingdom's literary landscape, Kazuo Ishiguro occupies a significant position. The Buried Giant is both a personal artistic statement and a contribution to a tradition shaped by the country's history and cultural concerns.
About this assessment: Editorial scores are aggregated from 1 independent sources including major literary prizes, critical surveys, and leading publications. Our editorial team reviews and contextualises this data. Rankings reflect critical consensus, not personal opinion or popularity metrics. Learn about our methodology.

Awards & Recognition

Kirkus Reviews
notable · global
201511
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About the Author
Kazuo Ishiguro
United Kingdom
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Kazuo Ishiguro is a celebrated author from United Kingdom known for influential works of literary fiction.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Buried Giant about?

An elderly Briton couple in post-Arthurian Britain travel across a mist-covered land in search of their son, encountering a knight, a warrior, a Saxon boy, and an aged Arthurian ogre slayer along the way. Ishiguro's novel explores memory, forgetting, and what happens when nations choose to forget.

Who wrote The Buried Giant?

The Buried Giant was written by Kazuo Ishiguro, from United Kingdom. First published in 2015.

What awards has The Buried Giant won?

The Buried Giant has received the following awards and honours: Kirkus Reviews 2015.

Is The Buried Giant worth reading?

The Buried Giant is a book that has earned critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 11/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in memory, forgetting, Arthurian England.

Where can I buy The Buried Giant?

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What category is The Buried Giant?

The Buried Giant is classified as Fantasy. Stories set in imaginary worlds with magical or supernatural elements.

What country is The Buried Giant from?

The Buried Giant originates from United Kingdom's literary tradition. Explore more books from United Kingdom on our country page.

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