Klara, an Artificial Friend with outstanding observational qualities, watches customers come and go from her place in the store, hoping someone will choose her. When a young girl finally selects her, Klara’s journey into the outside world begins. As she learns about human emotions and the complexities of love, Klara grapples with profound questions about life and what it means to be human. Ishiguro’s haunting tale explores the bonds between humans and machines, leaving readers pondering the nature of consciousness and the essence of existence.
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Reader Reviews
“A deeply moving and thought-provoking novel. Ishiguro’s exploration of artificial intelligence and human emotion is both poignant and unsettling.” – Emily Thompson, Goodreads
“Klara and the Sun is a masterful blend of science fiction and literary fiction. Ishiguro’s storytelling is as compelling as ever, making this a must-read.” – David Lee, Amazon
“Ishiguro has done it again. This book is a beautiful meditation on love, loneliness, and what it means to be human.” – Susan Martinez, Barnes & Noble
“A haunting and beautiful tale that stays with you long after you turn the last page. Klara’s perspective offers a fresh and insightful look at our world.” – Michael Brown, Goodreads
“Klara and the Sun is a stunning achievement. Ishiguro’s prose is elegant and his themes are timeless. Highly recommended.” – Rachel Green, Amazon
About Kazuo Ishiguro
Kazuo Ishiguro, born on November 8, 1954, in Nagasaki, Japan, is a renowned British novelist and screenwriter. He moved to the United Kingdom with his family in 1960, where he later pursued his education, earning a degree in English and Philosophy from the University of Kent and a Master’s in Creative Writing from the University of East Anglia. Ishiguro’s literary career is marked by his profound exploration of memory, time, and self-delusion, often set against the backdrop of historical and dystopian settings. His notable works include The Remains of the Day, which won the Booker Prize in 1989, and Never Let Me Go, which was adapted into a successful film. In 2017, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature for his contributions to the art of storytelling. Ishiguro’s 2021 novel, Klara and the Sun, continues his tradition of blending speculative fiction with deep emotional and philosophical inquiries, solidifying his place as a significant voice in contemporary literature.
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Klara and the Sun
Author: Kazuo Ishiguro
Reader Reviews
“A deeply moving and thought-provoking novel. Ishiguro’s exploration of artificial intelligence and human emotion is both poignant and unsettling.” – Emily Thompson, Goodreads
“Klara and the Sun is a masterful blend of science fiction and literary fiction. Ishiguro’s storytelling is as compelling as ever, making this a must-read.” – David Lee, Amazon
“Ishiguro has done it again. This book is a beautiful meditation on love, loneliness, and what it means to be human.” – Susan Martinez, Barnes & Noble
“A haunting and beautiful tale that stays with you long after you turn the last page. Klara’s perspective offers a fresh and insightful look at our world.” – Michael Brown, Goodreads
“Klara and the Sun is a stunning achievement. Ishiguro’s prose is elegant and his themes are timeless. Highly recommended.” – Rachel Green, Amazon
About Kazuo Ishiguro
Kazuo Ishiguro, born on November 8, 1954, in Nagasaki, Japan, is a renowned British novelist and screenwriter. He moved to the United Kingdom with his family in 1960, where he later pursued his education, earning a degree in English and Philosophy from the University of Kent and a Master’s in Creative Writing from the University of East Anglia. Ishiguro’s literary career is marked by his profound exploration of memory, time, and self-delusion, often set against the backdrop of historical and dystopian settings. His notable works include The Remains of the Day, which won the Booker Prize in 1989, and Never Let Me Go, which was adapted into a successful film. In 2017, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature for his contributions to the art of storytelling. Ishiguro’s 2021 novel, Klara and the Sun, continues his tradition of blending speculative fiction with deep emotional and philosophical inquiries, solidifying his place as a significant voice in contemporary literature.
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