Hey, man, sorry for replaying late, just got back from the vacation. :) I'm looking for Tarjei in my local bookstores and it's sold out, there's one copy of "The Ice Palace" in the used bookstore. I'll keep an eye on it as it seems interesting. Thanks for the recommendation!

I think you will enjoy Remains of the Day, Ishiguro writes with the Japanese precision and the British charm. It's very atmospheric. Let me know if you give it a try. There's a famous movie based on the book with Anthony Hopkins which I'm planning to watch with my friends when they finish the book. :D