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santersgrotto's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
jts618's review
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
hgullegrogan's review
5.0
Real rating: 4.5
This novel ponders the essence of a "person" and spirituality through the perspective of a robot. I think the last few pages of the book were lackluster, but altogether, I am pleased with this read.
This novel ponders the essence of a "person" and spirituality through the perspective of a robot. I think the last few pages of the book were lackluster, but altogether, I am pleased with this read.
andreiasaragoca's review against another edition
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
3.0
I found the premise really interesting and, therefore, expected more... I really liked the type of writing and the way it's written, transmitting us the innocent and curious points of view of Klara and there were some interesting reflections on modern ethical dilemmas. However, I found it really hard to finish the book and got very bored halfway through it. The ending seemed rushed and there were some questions left in the air that were not properly answered nor explored... I was starting to like the idea of a dark ending, Black Mirror kind of plot twist. Unfortunately it did not happen... Overall it was just an okay book.
rosatulipan's review against another edition
Quiero una Klara en mi vida. Una chica muy Mirrorball.
yollipope's review
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
jyeetreads's review
4.0
4/5 stars
I think it is a commonly shared experience that Ishiguro has a very unique way of make readers feel things. It really is hard to explain but there are keen nuances to reading an Ishiguro compared to any other author that feels simultaneously subtle and groundbreaking.
My last Ishiguro read was The Buried Giant, so I was excited to to finally read another of his works. I honestly didn’t put much thought into which I’d choose next and picked this one up seeing that it is his most recent release. I’m so glad to say that this book did what I wanted it to do… in that it made me reflect existentially, challenged me to try understanding more of the human condition, and encouraged me to consider the future beyond my lifetime.
I remember, not knowing much about Ishiguro’s writing style, I was so surprised by how much The Buried Giant had made me feel. I was lowkey disturbed by my deeper thoughts, which I think is what makes Ishiguro’s work so unique— it challenges you when you don’t expect it; he starts off building this beautiful easy-flow narrative and you don’t realize how it leads to some deeper meditation until you find yourself there.
This book was like walking down a calm path with a cool breeze, rustling willow trees, soft sunlight and then you blink, and you find yourself in this wide cavern sitting on a lone smooth slab resting your back on a single willow tree amidst a beautiful, placid lake that reflects everything around it. There’s an opening at the top of the cavern where a shaft of that soft light comes through illuminating you and the tree. The water ripples occasionally… you get confused sometimes; sometimes you feel muddled. Other times you stare back at yourself. Or, you find yourself examining different angles of your surroundings through the water’s reflection.
That’s how it feels. It’s rather beautiful.
T/n: I found the experimental writing to portray Klara’s POV also super cool. After finishing, I watched Jack Edwards’s review of this book and he said that the writing employs cubism to explore the complexities of human emotion. I find that so fascinating. Ishiguro is a genius!
On an ending note, I didn’t give this book 5 stars because though I did enjoy it and it did what I wanted it to do, it did not exactly captivate me. I think The Buried Giant did that— and perhaps it’s because that was my first Ishiguro and so I didn’t know what to expect, but nevertheless, this book is great and you should read it!
I think it is a commonly shared experience that Ishiguro has a very unique way of make readers feel things. It really is hard to explain but there are keen nuances to reading an Ishiguro compared to any other author that feels simultaneously subtle and groundbreaking.
My last Ishiguro read was The Buried Giant, so I was excited to to finally read another of his works. I honestly didn’t put much thought into which I’d choose next and picked this one up seeing that it is his most recent release. I’m so glad to say that this book did what I wanted it to do… in that it made me reflect existentially, challenged me to try understanding more of the human condition, and encouraged me to consider the future beyond my lifetime.
I remember, not knowing much about Ishiguro’s writing style, I was so surprised by how much The Buried Giant had made me feel. I was lowkey disturbed by my deeper thoughts, which I think is what makes Ishiguro’s work so unique— it challenges you when you don’t expect it; he starts off building this beautiful easy-flow narrative and you don’t realize how it leads to some deeper meditation until you find yourself there.
This book was like walking down a calm path with a cool breeze, rustling willow trees, soft sunlight and then you blink, and you find yourself in this wide cavern sitting on a lone smooth slab resting your back on a single willow tree amidst a beautiful, placid lake that reflects everything around it. There’s an opening at the top of the cavern where a shaft of that soft light comes through illuminating you and the tree. The water ripples occasionally… you get confused sometimes; sometimes you feel muddled. Other times you stare back at yourself. Or, you find yourself examining different angles of your surroundings through the water’s reflection.
That’s how it feels. It’s rather beautiful.
T/n: I found the experimental writing to portray Klara’s POV also super cool. After finishing, I watched Jack Edwards’s review of this book and he said that the writing employs cubism to explore the complexities of human emotion. I find that so fascinating. Ishiguro is a genius!
On an ending note, I didn’t give this book 5 stars because though I did enjoy it and it did what I wanted it to do, it did not exactly captivate me. I think The Buried Giant did that— and perhaps it’s because that was my first Ishiguro and so I didn’t know what to expect, but nevertheless, this book is great and you should read it!
sarahlk's review
lighthearted
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
4.0