具體描述
From the Booker Prize-winning, bestselling author of Remains of the Day comes this stunning work of soaring imagination.
Born in early-twentieth-century Shanghai, Banks was orphaned at the age of nine after the separate disappearances of his parents. Now, more than twenty years later, he is a celebrated figure in London society; yet the investigative expertise that has garnered him fame has done little to illuminate the circumstances of his parents' alleged kidnappings. Banks travels to the seething, labyrinthine city of his memory in hopes of solving the mystery of his own, painful past, only to find that war is ravaging Shanghai beyond recognition-and that his own recollections are proving as difficult to trust as the people around him.
Masterful, suspenseful and psychologically acute, When We Were Orphans offers a profound meditation on the shifting quality of memory, and the possibility of avenging one’s past.
作者簡介
Kazuo Ishiguro was born in Nagasaki, Japan, in 1954 and moved to Britain at the age of five. He is the author of four previous novels, including The Remains of the Day, an international bestseller that won the Booker Prize and was adapted into an award-winning film. Ishiguro's work has been translated into twenty-eight languages. In 1995, he received an Order of the British Empire for service to literature, and in 1998 was named a Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the French government. He lives in London with his wife and daughter.
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讀後感
这部作品，作者充分展示了他的隐喻技巧。以讲故事见长的石黑一雄，在这部作品中先是将一个具有完整轮廓的故事打碎成记忆的残片，再将隐喻赋予到人物，情节和对白上，使故事不再只是一个简单的故事，而是时时刻刻具有强烈的精神指向。故事的一根主线推动所有表面碎片的情节向前...
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評分还剩未出版的长日将尽和莫失莫忘以及据说曲高和寡的无可慰藉没有读。目前而言，我觉得这是我最喜欢的一本小说了，翻译也是目前我觉得最优秀的。在快结尾时男主叔叔对男主坦白一切时，那种愤怒的语气真的在脑海浮现，有如自带音效一般，这是目前我头一次读到这么让人有临场感的...
用戶評價
Whenever I see the title "When We Were Orphans," a peculiar blend of melancholy and curiosity washes over me. It's not just a name; it's an evocative phrase that hints at a narrative steeped in memory, loss, and perhaps a shared, unspoken history. The "we" immediately suggests a collective experience, while "orphans" conjures images of vulnerability, resilience, or even a profound sense of displacement. I can envision a story that delves into the complexities of childhood, the bonds forged in innocence, and the inevitable ruptures that can occur, leaving individuals feeling adrift. Perhaps the narrative explores a specific period, a time of upheaval or transition, where innocence was lost and a generation was forced to mature beyond its years. The title alone implies a journey, a looking back at a past that is both cherished and painful, a time when the world felt different, and perhaps more secure, despite whatever hardships existed. It makes me wonder about the characters' present lives, how their past as "orphans" has shaped them, their relationships, and their understanding of the world. Is it a story of overcoming adversity, finding solace in shared experience, or a poignant reflection on the indelible mark of early life? The beauty of such a title lies in its open-endedness, its ability to resonate with diverse interpretations and to spark a deep personal connection before even turning the first page.
评分This title, "When We Were Orphans," has a certain haunting quality to it, doesn't it? It’s like a whispered secret from the past, a declaration of a shared condition that carries so much weight. I keep imagining the atmosphere it conjures – perhaps a certain dusty, sepia-toned hue, a feeling of faded photographs and half-forgotten lullabies. The "orphans" aspect, it's not just about lacking parents, is it? It feels more profound, perhaps a sense of being disconnected from a larger belonging, a societal or even existential orphanhood. It makes me ponder the societal structures that might have led to such a collective state. Was it a time of war? Or a period of social upheaval where families were fractured? The collective "we" is also fascinating. It suggests a shared upbringing, a common struggle, or a mutual understanding forged through shared experiences of being on one's own. I wonder if the book explores the dynamics within this group – the friendships, the rivalries, the ways they relied on each other for survival and comfort. It could be a powerful exploration of found family, of how individuals create their own support systems when the traditional ones are absent. The title evokes a sense of nostalgia, yes, but also a deep well of potential pain and resilience. It promises a narrative that isn't afraid to delve into the darker aspects of human experience, but also, I hope, to find the light and strength that can emerge from such circumstances.
评分這本書的名字總是會在我腦海中縈繞，When We Were Orphans。雖然我還沒有真正深入翻閱這本書，但光是這幾個字就已經勾勒齣一種深刻的情感基調。它喚起瞭一種懷舊的、帶點憂傷的，卻又充滿某種集體記憶的畫麵。我不禁想象，這“我們”指的是誰？是童年時的夥伴，是一群曾經一起經曆過某個特定時期的人們，還是一個失落的群體？而“孤兒”這個詞，又為這份懷舊增添瞭一層更為復雜和沉重的意味。它可能暗示著失去、遺棄，或者一種被迫獨立、在缺乏依靠的環境中成長的經曆。這樣的組閤，總讓我聯想到那些在時代洪流中被拋下的個體，或者是在特定曆史背景下，集體性的創傷與成長。書名本身就像一首無聲的詩，傳遞著一種朦朧的美感和一種難以言喻的失落。我好奇作者是如何將這種標題所傳達的情緒，轉化為故事的骨架和血肉的。它會是一部關於童年記憶的碎片拼湊，還是關於個體在成長過程中如何麵對失去和孤獨的深刻剖析？亦或是，它會藉由“孤兒”這一意象，探討更宏大的社會議題？僅僅是這個名字，就足以激發我無窮的想象，讓我渴望去探索它背後所隱藏的豐富世界。
评分"When We Were Orphans" – the sheer poetry of that title! It’s less a simple label and more a poignant invocation, a phrase that lingers long after you first hear it. It conjures an immediate atmosphere, a world tinged with the bittersweet hues of memory and shared hardship. The "we" is particularly compelling; it hints at a communal experience, a collective identity forged in the crucible of shared circumstances. And "orphans"… that word carries so much weight. It speaks of a profound lack, a disconnection from the familiar anchors of family and belonging. I find myself wondering about the nature of this orphanhood. Is it literal, a story about children who have lost their parents? Or is it metaphorical, an exploration of a generation or a group that felt alienated, adrift, or disconnected from the larger societal fabric? The title alone suggests a narrative that will likely delve into themes of resilience, self-reliance, and the often-unseen strength that emerges when individuals are forced to navigate the world without a safety net. It makes me anticipate a story that might explore the formation of unlikely bonds, the creation of chosen families, and the profound impact of those early, formative experiences on the individuals’ subsequent lives. It's a title that promises depth, emotion, and a compelling exploration of the human condition.
评分The title "When We Were Orphans" immediately ignites a sense of narrative possibility, a fertile ground for storytelling that is both deeply personal and potentially universal. It’s a title that speaks to a formative period, a time of intense vulnerability and perhaps unexpected self-discovery. The plural "we" suggests a shared experience, a collective memory that binds individuals together, even if their individual paths diverged later. This immediately makes me think of childhood, of innocence gradually giving way to a starker reality, and the ways in which young people adapt and survive when left to their own devices. The word "orphans" itself is loaded with connotations of abandonment, loss, and a lack of guidance, but also, crucially, of resilience and the forging of one's own identity in the absence of established structures. I'm drawn to the idea of a story that might explore the formation of unique bonds and subcultures within such a group, the informal networks of support and understanding that emerge when formal ones are missing. It hints at a narrative that might not shy away from hardship and struggle, but could also celebrate the inherent strength and ingenuity of individuals facing adversity. The title, for me, promises a journey through memory, a look back at a critical juncture in life that shaped the characters in profound ways, leaving an indelible mark on who they became.
评分最後那個動機，我仿佛在讀輕小說。尋母的部分是好的。It’s metaphor. It’s symbolic.
评分前半部非常好，到瞭重返上海找父母，在戰爭前綫穿過那些平民窟的部分真是讓我又想到瞭前部作品《無可慰藉》，那種卡夫卡的詭異迷宮。好在結尾部分迴復正常，精彩的收尾並切題when we were orphans!
评分我可以打兩分嗎?
评分觀望/額，不太感冒。不喜歡這本書。觸動我的地方有兩個，一個是Banks和Sarah曖昧不明準備私奔，一個是Banks和Akira在戰場的那幾句話。說實在的，整本書的結構都不如這幾處寫得精彩。不如A Pale View of Hills.
评分My favorite Ishiguro work
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