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emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Kazuo Ishiguro's latest novel, 'Klara and the Sun', is a thought-provoking exploration of humanity and the role of technology in our lives. The story follows Klara, an Artificial Friend designed to provide companionship to humans, as she navigates her way through a complex and often confusing world.
Ishiguro's writing style is as engaging as ever, and he does an excellent job of immersing the reader in Klara's perspective. The novel's themes are complex and nuanced, and Ishiguro tackles them with his usual sensitivity and thoughtfulness.
That said, there were a few aspects of the novel that didn't quite land for me. While Klara is an interesting character, I found some of the other characters to be underdeveloped and not particularly engaging. Additionally, while the novel's themes are intriguing, at times they felt a bit too abstract and disconnected from the plot.
Overall, 'Klara and the Sun' is a well-written and thought-provoking novel, but not without its flaws. I would recommend it to fans of Ishiguro's work, as well as readers interested in exploring the intersection of technology and humanity. I give it a solid 3.75 out of 5 stars.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Chronic illness, and Violence
Moderate: Alcoholism
Minor: Cursing
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