Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro

Never Let Me Go

Kazuo Ishiguro

282 pages first pub 2005 (editions)

fiction dystopian literary science fiction emotional reflective sad slow-paced
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As children, Ruth, Kathy and Tommy spent their childhood at a seemingly idyllic English boarding school. As they grow into adults, they find that they have to come to terms with the strength of the love they feel for each other, while preparing th...

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Moods

reflective 71%
emotional 67%
sad 65%
dark 54%
mysterious 46%
challenging 23%
tense 13%
hopeful 6%
adventurous 4%
inspiring 3%
funny 1%
informative 1%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 51%
medium 42%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 63% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 15% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 17%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 69% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 27% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.86

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