Klara and the Sun

A Novel

By: Kazuo Ishiguro

Narrated by: Sura Siu

NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER • Once in a great while, a book comes along that changes our view of the world. This magnificent novel from the Nobel laureate and author of Never Let Me Go is “an intriguing take on how artificial intelligence might play a role in our futures ... a poignant meditation on love and loneliness” (The Associated Press). • A GOOD MORNING AMERICA Book Club Pick!

“What stays with you in ‘Klara and the Sun’ is the haunting narrative voice—a genuinely innocent, egoless perspective on the strange behavior of humans obsessed and wounded by power, status and fear.” —Booker Prize committee
Here is the story of Klara, an Artificial Friend with outstanding observational qualities, who, from her place in the store, watches carefully the behavior of those who come in to browse, and of those who pass on the street outside. She remains hopeful that a customer will soon choose her. Klara and the Sun is a thrilling book that offers a look at our changing world through the eyes of an unforgettable narrator, and one that explores the fundamental question: what does it mean to love?

Very interesting read

Thoroughly enjoyable and provocative of all those existential questions...you know the ones. "What's it all about Alfie?"

For Star Trek fans it reminded me of an episode when the question of whether or not Data was a sentient being was at issue.

The novel is ripe with situations exploring what makes us human and when we fall short of expectations we can see in our short fallings the sadness that creates arguments, insensitivities, prejudices as well as incredible loneliness .

Not what I expected

First let say the story isn't bad, just not what I expected. To call this a Sci-fi story would be a huge mistake. I bought this thinking it was more, exciting. Nope. Again, the story is well written but I had a hard time staying interested. If you're looking for Sci-fi look elsewhere.

Amazing !

Ishiguro is a genius. This book reaches deep into your heart , a place
he knows well. It is deep and funny and sometimes sly. The name
Melania was not an accident nor was the foul cootings machine
which blocked the sun. I loved this book
E.L.

Simple Sci-Fi

Suspenseful in the beginning but once the story line progressed I found the writing style underwhelming. Would recommend to a young adult reader though there was nothing too spectacular.

Stellar

The narrator is amazing and the story always fresh as Kazuo Ishiguro always is! Loved everything about this, if you’re already a fan, it will hold up beautifully!