Nocturnes: Five Stories of Music and Nightfall
9 journalers for this copy...
Picked up at last night's meetup, discovered it was unregistered, so brought home to register & most likely read :-)
Nocturnes by Kazuo Ishiguro - ok
A collection of short stories based around music/musicians. Not bad, not great. I think the problem was I found the characters to be too self obsessed and unlikeable. No redeeming qualities and as such didn't really care about what happened to them. Other than that, they were well written and fairly interesting stories - let's face it, I read all 5 and it only took me a couple of days, so not that bad or particularly challenging. All a bit 'meh' and therefore, just ok.
A collection of short stories based around music/musicians. Not bad, not great. I think the problem was I found the characters to be too self obsessed and unlikeable. No redeeming qualities and as such didn't really care about what happened to them. Other than that, they were well written and fairly interesting stories - let's face it, I read all 5 and it only took me a couple of days, so not that bad or particularly challenging. All a bit 'meh' and therefore, just ok.
Journal Entry 3 by 
Cassandra2020
at The Glencorse Centre ✔️ in Auchendinny, Scotland United Kingdom on Thursday, August 4, 2016
Cassandra2020 at The Glencorse Centre ✔️ in Auchendinny, Scotland United Kingdom on Thursday, August 4, 2016
Released 7 yrs ago (8/4/2016 UTC) at The Glencorse Centre ✔️ in Auchendinny, Scotland United Kingdom
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Released to obcz.
Now available on the Official BookCrossing Zone bookshelf in The Glencorse Centre, 4 Firth Road, Auchendinny, Midlothian, EH26 0QZ
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Now available on the Official BookCrossing Zone bookshelf in The Glencorse Centre, 4 Firth Road, Auchendinny, Midlothian, EH26 0QZ
The OBCZ books will be held in a small bookcase in the cafe area and will be clearly labelled.
Although this book is registered at www.bookcrossing.com, you don't have to be a member. It's perfectly OK to just take the book and enjoy it. Of course, if you can visit the website and let us know that you've picked it up, that would be even better - you don't even have to join, you can add your comments anonymously - you can also post your review when you've read it, then return it or pass it on to someone else.
If you do join Bookcrossing, you'll be able to see what happens to it afterwards - for ever!
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Retrieved from obcz - might try to set up as a bookray
On its way to Kizmiaz, happy travels little book
I decided to offer this book up as a bookray. You can find the forum details here: http://www.bookcrossing.com/forum/20/536960
List so far:
Kizmiaz, in Portugal, will post anywhere <----posted out today 14/10/17
Ftarazu, in Portugal, prefer EU postage
Lindasaurus, in Austria, prefer EU postage
fokerella, in Germany, will post anywhere
SerendipityN in Germany will post anywhere
BaiLong, in China, will post anywhere
mcsar in Canada prefers USA postage
judygreeneyes, in USA, prefers USA then International posting
BookLovinMama, in USA, prefers USA posting
If this changes for any reason, I will update this journal entry as well as the forum post
List so far:
Kizmiaz, in Portugal, will post anywhere <----posted out today 14/10/17
Ftarazu, in Portugal, prefer EU postage
Lindasaurus, in Austria, prefer EU postage
fokerella, in Germany, will post anywhere
SerendipityN in Germany will post anywhere
BaiLong, in China, will post anywhere
mcsar in Canada prefers USA postage
judygreeneyes, in USA, prefers USA then International posting
BookLovinMama, in USA, prefers USA posting
If this changes for any reason, I will update this journal entry as well as the forum post
Just got it!
Thanks for sharing Cassandra2020!
It's the next to be read.
Thanks for sharing Cassandra2020!
It's the next to be read.
Well, that was unimpressive.There's five short stories in this collection and I sort of enjoyed The Crooner and kind of liked Nocturne but both felt long just the same.
These are well written stories but they failed to grab my attention, the characters were weak, the plots barely there and the pace was just too slow for my tastes.
I'm sure it's not Ishiguro's fault, after all he just won the Nobel, but after a while reading whichever story in this book I just felt bored.
Thanks for sharing anyway Cassandra2020.
I'll pass it along soon.
It arrived last Friday. It will go to my TBR pile. I have a few books to read first, but hope to get to it ASAP.
Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for sharing!
It was not my favorite book by Kazuo Ishiguro, but still I enjoyed the quietude and simplicity of the 5 stories, all music-related.
I am very sorry for the delay in reading this book and sending it forward! It was sent last Friday to Lindasaurus. Thanks for sharing!
I am very sorry for the delay in reading this book and sending it forward! It was sent last Friday to Lindasaurus. Thanks for sharing!
Journal Entry 11 by 
Lindasaurus
at Wien Bezirk 10 - Favoriten, Wien Austria on Friday, March 9, 2018
Lindasaurus at Wien Bezirk 10 - Favoriten, Wien Austria on Friday, March 9, 2018
The book arrived in Vienna now! Thanks for sendig it to me! 07.04.2018:
I finally finished this book today and it counts for efells Lesechallenge 2018.
Life's disappointments have never been chronicled in a more elegant manner. The stories feel like dreams. You close your eyes and take the journey, but just when you're about to see the summit, suddenly you're jolted awake to reality filled with a sense of disillusionment and regret.
If you enjoy slow, atmospheric stories in which nothing much happens then you'll like this collection.
I read the book in the beautiful spring days in the past weeks on my balcony! (see picture)
Journal Entry 12 by Lindasaurus at Bookring, Germany -- Controlled Releases on Saturday, April 7, 2018
Lindasaurus at Bookring, Germany -- Controlled Releases on Saturday, April 7, 2018
Released 6 yrs ago (4/13/2018 UTC) at Bookring, Germany -- Controlled Releases
CONTROLLED RELEASE NOTES:
Since I was not able to reach fokerella the book travels on to SerendipityN. Thanks for sharing it!
Journal Entry 13 by 
SerendipityN
at Wuppertal, Nordrhein-Westfalen Germany on Tuesday, April 17, 2018
SerendipityN at Wuppertal, Nordrhein-Westfalen Germany on Tuesday, April 17, 2018
Arrived today. Thank you!
These short stories were ok but won't leave a lasting impression, I'm afraid. I couldn't relate to any of the narrators and I enjoyed his Buried Giant much more.
Released 5 yrs ago (5/28/2018 UTC) at Wuppertal, Nordrhein-Westfalen Germany
CONTROLLED RELEASE NOTES:
BaiLong asked to be skipped so the book is travelling to Canada now to spend some time with mcsar.
The book has arrived. Thank you, SerendipityN. I will read it soon and keep the bookray going.
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Updated Jun 27, 2018
Unlike most of the previous bookcrossers, I enjoyed this collection of short stories. I agreed with Lindasaurus as I enjoyed atmospheric stories, and this set evoke a lingering sense of regret and disillusionment.
The book will continue on its journey to the next reader in the bookray soon.
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Updated Jun 27, 2018
Unlike most of the previous bookcrossers, I enjoyed this collection of short stories. I agreed with Lindasaurus as I enjoyed atmospheric stories, and this set evoke a lingering sense of regret and disillusionment.
The book will continue on its journey to the next reader in the bookray soon.
Released 5 yrs ago (7/6/2018 UTC) at Next Reader, Bookray -- Controlled Releases
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Going to the next reader in the ray. Enjoy!
The book has arrived in sunny San Diego -- thanks mcsar! I already read and enjoyed the first story, "Crooner". I will get it moving as soon as I can.
I enjoyed this compilation of five somewhat interconnected short stories from this great author. The stories were a bit odd and quirky. I think the one that sticks with me the most is the one that takes place in the fancy hotel in which some famous and not-so-famous patients are recovering from plastic surgery. Very odd, but funny and poignant also.
I'm the last reader on the list, since BookLovinMama asked to be skipped. Posted it back on the Bookray forum list and 3 more people signed on:
nimrodiel
tagesman
Femke85
I'm the last reader on the list, since BookLovinMama asked to be skipped. Posted it back on the Bookray forum list and 3 more people signed on:
nimrodiel
tagesman
Femke85
This arrived today. I am in the middle of two books right now, so will pick this up as soon as I finish one or both, as my reading time is mostly commute reading these days.
It took me a little bit to get into this collection, but I ended up enjoying it quite a bit. Like Judygreeneyes before me, I really enjoyed the story about the musician recovering from plastic surgery. I think it and the last story Nocturnes were my favorites, although I enjoyed all of them at least a little bit. I will be PM-ing the next recipient and trying to get this in the mail soon.
Journal Entry 22 by tagesmann at Rotherham, South Yorkshire United Kingdom on Thursday, December 13, 2018
Arrived yesterday
Journal Entry 23 by tagesmann at Kiveton Park, South Yorkshire United Kingdom on Thursday, January 10, 2019
Not a bad collection. Some strong, interesting and punchy stories. I do like short stories that leave you wanting more, but where you don't need any more for the story to be complete in iteslef. Very clever.
