Reviews

Não Me Abandone Jamais by Kazuo Ishiguro

alpalspages's review against another edition

4.0

I didn't understand the hype until the last 30-some pages of this book—that could've been partially my fault, as I somehow didn't pick up on the fact that

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Kathy and the Hailsham students were clones

until far later in the book than I think was intended. That being said, I loved the unique nature and plot trajectory of this book. I'm not a science fiction girlie, but this book is far different than traditional science fiction novels—I think dystopia is a far better descriptor for it.

sophaloph13's review against another edition

4.0

4.5 — a bit slow, but the writing is so clear and effective. the last 30 pages are an emotional punch to the gut WOW

lizo4ka's review against another edition

slow-paced

2.5

yuze's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

5.0

this is my second book by ishiguro and im happy to report that it did not disappoint me. honestly, i was skeptical while reading this book especially during the first half but page 228 made me cry my eyes out and that was when i finally understood why the book is called never let me go. loved this slow burn heart-wrenching literary fiction. excited to watch the movie!

acstewart's review against another edition

challenging emotional reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

joji2506's review against another edition

challenging dark mysterious reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

ana_qq's review against another edition

3.0

Depois de ter gostado muito de Klara e o Sol do mesmo autor, este ficou aquém das minhas expectativas. O tema até é interessante: meninos que são criados em instituições para mais tarde, em adultos

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servirem como dadores de órgãos.

Mas a voz da narradora não me cativou. Tive de me esforçar para sentir empatia pelas personagens. Achei alguns diálogos inverosímeis. A personalidade de Ruth irritou-me bastante. E perto do fim, quando Tommy e Kath encontram a Madame e finalmente têm oportunidade de esclarecer algumas ocorrências do seu passado, o autor resolve espetar com tudo em duas ou três páginas.
Se calhar fui com expectativas demasiado altas mas esta leitura acabou por ser um pouco decepcionante.

am2ara's review against another edition

I can’t care about the characters and I need to stop trying to read this book every 5 yrs ago bc I think it/I will be different 😩

megpantry's review against another edition

slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No

2.75

heavyisthehead's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5