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hanz's review against another edition
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness
Moderate: Child death, Terminal illness, and Grief
brittishliterature's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I have mixed feelings about the book overall - it was good but also slow-paced and a bit vague, which made it hard to get into at times.
I would have loved diving deeper into the workings of the dystopian world around the characters, but it was more of an afterthought than a focus.
I also found it a bit anticlimactic. There was always a sense of something tragic and earth-shattering about to come to light - and then nothing happened. To the very end of the book I kept thinking “Ah yes, something major is about to happen, it’s all going to come together” - and then it never did.
It took me a while to get through this book because of the pace and lack of action for me personally. However, what kept me with this book was the exploration of human nature - the themes, insights, and concepts that touch to the heart of being human in the world. I believe it was more about the experience and emotional response the story was trying to elicit in the reader.
From beginning to end, however, Klara had my heart - this book is hers and hers alone.
UPDATE - January 4, 2022:
I am updating my review to say that this is a book I have thought about many times since reading. The initial experience was one thing, but now the way it continues to linger is another. This book has become a favorite of mine.
I would have loved diving deeper into the workings of the dystopian world around the characters, but it was more of an afterthought than a focus.
I also found it a bit anticlimactic. There was always a sense of something tragic and earth-shattering about to come to light - and then nothing happened. To the very end of the book I kept thinking “Ah yes, something major is about to happen, it’s all going to come together” - and then it never did.
It took me a while to get through this book because of the pace and lack of action for me personally. However, what kept me with this book was the exploration of human nature - the themes, insights, and concepts that touch to the heart of being human in the world. I believe it was more about the experience and emotional response the story was trying to elicit in the reader.
From beginning to end, however, Klara had my heart - this book is hers and hers alone.
UPDATE - January 4, 2022:
I am updating my review to say that this is a book I have thought about many times since reading. The initial experience was one thing, but now the way it continues to linger is another. This book has become a favorite of mine.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Chronic illness, Death, Terminal illness, and Grief
Minor: Child death
marywahlmeierbracciano's review against another edition
challenging
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
5.0
Klara and the Sun is a parable, a warning, a neatly-crafted story that fits into an Artificial Friend-sized box, which—make no mistake—is not to say that it’s ordinary. Ishiguro explores the ethics of creating artificial intelligence that’s indistinguishable from humans, at least ideally. But Klara and her owner, Josie, are kindred spirits with vastly different fates. Is love still love when its object is replaceable, nay, disposable? Are some people more valuable than others; can grief ever be inappropriate? This seamless story examines our increasingly automated world, our obsession with usability, and the things that get left behind.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Chronic illness and Grief
fiainkvinna's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Ableism, Bullying, Child death, Death, Mental illness, and Grief
kayleyhyde's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
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
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Chronic illness, and Grief
jamieleepilk's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
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? No
4.0
I was kindly sent a proof copy from Faber & Faber.
This book was a heartbreaking joy to read. Reading this from Klara's point of view was lovely, she is so hopeful and full of the need to understand. I've never read a book that tackled AI technology quite like this. It was a joy to read such a hopeful book in the current climate so much so I adsorbed it within 2 lovely sittings. It deals with hard and dark situations with such empathy and heart it's hard not to get attached to Klara, often forgetting that she's a robot.
This book was a heartbreaking joy to read. Reading this from Klara's point of view was lovely, she is so hopeful and full of the need to understand. I've never read a book that tackled AI technology quite like this. It was a joy to read such a hopeful book in the current climate so much so I adsorbed it within 2 lovely sittings. It deals with hard and dark situations with such empathy and heart it's hard not to get attached to Klara, often forgetting that she's a robot.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness and Grief
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