"This is a simple story about a girl in search of her stone angel, which was left to her by her grandfather. The story isn't particularly funny or special, but it makes you feel warm."
"A rich and ambitious book. It's slow to start with, hard to get through in parts, but strangely, I did enjoy it thoroughly. A must-read for literature lovers!"
"The early parts of this book are really funny but it starts to drag towards the middle. Not as quick-paced as I had hoped but it's still a good read."
"A compelling, thought-invoking, and moving novel that tackles the themes of race, war, and love in a bittersweet and humours way. Highly recommended!"
"*** Could-be unfair comments: I was only half way through and decided to give up. The characters are unlikable and the plot is uninteresting. Not sure if it'd turn OK at the end."
"I always like Ishiguro - this is his first novel and already he has shown his mastery of language and subtlety. The ending might have left some people unsatisfied, but I have thoroughly enjoyed it."
"This heartwarming story is told from the viewpoint of a professional cake-maker, who learns to reconcile with the past and come to terms with her own loss in life."
"The sixth in the shopaholic series in which Becky has become a mother for a two-year-old. All I can say is the book is quite a fun read and would be a good choice for light reading."
