5/22/2023 0 Comments Klara and the sun book review![]() ![]() I don’t know what happens to the world in dystopian times but I imagine in any era if you put a collection of young, attractive dolls in a shop who are programmed to make their owner happy in every possible way your customer base wont be mums shopping for a companion for their daughter. These AFs are like Siri stepping out of the box to perform physical services, though only once is there a mention of unkind treatment and no mention of sex. ![]() She is described by another character as an ‘ironing board’, which sums up her personality pretty well. But whereas in Never Let Me Go I care deeply for the plight of the created beings, and with Klara I felt nothing. It is the story of an AF (Artificial Friend) manufactured to babysit lonely kids - kind of similar to Never Let Me Go where clones (with feelings!) are bred to serve as spare parts. Sadly, I found Klara and the Sun - seems almost sacrilegious to say so - boring. His previous: The Remains of the Day and Never Let Me Go are wonderful books, full of insight and character that leave you thinking deep philosophical thoughts and spark great conversations. ![]() I was so excited when I saw the new Ishiguro on the bookshelf. ![]()
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