When We Were Orphans

In "When We Were Orphans," Nobel Prize-winning author Kazuo Ishiguro tells the compelling story of Christopher Banks, an English boy orphaned in early-20th-century Shanghai when his parents mysteriously vanish. Now a celebrated detective, Christopher returns to his childhood home over twenty years later to unravel the truth behind their disappearances. Narrated by John Lee, this novel explores the intricate layers of memory and desire, revealing the complex truths that can emerge from the simplest yearnings. Ishiguro's masterful storytelling showcases his remarkable literary prowess.