Scan barcode
lysandre's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
emeraldzak's review against another edition
the story and writing were incapable of holding my attention
bairdo's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
tdem122's review against another edition
2.0
[1st read from 29/4/2021 to 4/5/2021] — 2.75⭐️
— i definitely had a lot of expectations for this book. i watched the movie about 7/8 years ago when i was a kid and didn’t really get it so i was super excited to revisit the plot now that i’m older and can actually analyze it.
and whilst i love the characters, their dynamics and their depth, this writing style was just not for me. there’s too much description of what the grass smelled like in that one very specific october morning when it wouldn’t stop raining and though it was compelling at first, i grew tired of it very fast.
perhaps i would’ve enjoyed this book more if i didn’t know anything about it, because i already knew how it ended.
still, i expected so much more from this given all the positive praise it’s been given, especially since it’s literally got a nobel??
anyway, i don’t think i could ever reread this but now i really want to rewatch the movie to see what my ten year old brain thought was so compelling.
— i definitely had a lot of expectations for this book. i watched the movie about 7/8 years ago when i was a kid and didn’t really get it so i was super excited to revisit the plot now that i’m older and can actually analyze it.
and whilst i love the characters, their dynamics and their depth, this writing style was just not for me. there’s too much description of what the grass smelled like in that one very specific october morning when it wouldn’t stop raining and though it was compelling at first, i grew tired of it very fast.
perhaps i would’ve enjoyed this book more if i didn’t know anything about it, because i already knew how it ended.
still, i expected so much more from this given all the positive praise it’s been given, especially since it’s literally got a nobel??
anyway, i don’t think i could ever reread this but now i really want to rewatch the movie to see what my ten year old brain thought was so compelling.
jaxsyms's review against another edition
dark
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
4.0
bryanzhang's review against another edition
4.0
4.5/5.0
Never Let Me Go is the interior monologue of Kathy as she reflects on growing up in an unusual boarding school-esque environment.
The plot revolves around a love triangle between Kathy and two other kids as they grow up together. It's nothing revolutionary, but Ishiguro executed very well: he treats his characters with delicate care as he explores their insecurities and the bizarre behaviors peculiar to growing children. Furthermore, his writing is tight and clean. Though the tone is conversational, nearly everything feels intentional and almost nothing is misplaced. Kathy's voice is simple and nonpretentious, a quiet display of Ishiguro's ability.
The only major flaw in the story arises from the treatment of the sci-fi premise, which functions best when used as a backdrop for the relationship between the characters. However, when it comes to the foreground during the final stretch of the book, I felt both the story and the writing took a small dip that left me feeling a little unsatisfied.
Never Let Me Go is the interior monologue of Kathy as she reflects on growing up in an unusual boarding school-esque environment.
The plot revolves around a love triangle between Kathy and two other kids as they grow up together. It's nothing revolutionary, but Ishiguro executed very well: he treats his characters with delicate care as he explores their insecurities and the bizarre behaviors peculiar to growing children. Furthermore, his writing is tight and clean. Though the tone is conversational, nearly everything feels intentional and almost nothing is misplaced. Kathy's voice is simple and nonpretentious, a quiet display of Ishiguro's ability.
The only major flaw in the story arises from the treatment of the sci-fi premise, which functions best when used as a backdrop for the relationship between the characters. However, when it comes to the foreground during the final stretch of the book, I felt both the story and the writing took a small dip that left me feeling a little unsatisfied.
ayeshahsaa's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
slow-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
4.25
tcwillis1's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
4.0