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A review by melloyellobooks
Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro
5.0
Klara and the Sun has probably been one of the most reviewed books this year, and rightfully so. It has the right amount of Ishiguro mystery, subtleties, and questions. As each is revealed, each piece fits perfectly into a story that is unique and heartfelt.
Klara is an Artificial Friend, a childlike robot meant to accompany a young girl, Josie. She has an uncanny ability to observe the emotions and interactions of others, and she spends a lot of time observing the humans around her as well as the movement of the sun.
I found that Ishiguro is the master of restraint. He simply does not say a lot-- some events and descriptions can be vague and lead nowhere, while others loom and explode at the correct moment of reveal. I also continue to love his style of dystopia, where not everything is sinister and humanity still exists; he constantly examines humanity and how we tackle these complexities in a new and unsettling backdrop.
Klara is an Artificial Friend, a childlike robot meant to accompany a young girl, Josie. She has an uncanny ability to observe the emotions and interactions of others, and she spends a lot of time observing the humans around her as well as the movement of the sun.
I found that Ishiguro is the master of restraint. He simply does not say a lot-- some events and descriptions can be vague and lead nowhere, while others loom and explode at the correct moment of reveal. I also continue to love his style of dystopia, where not everything is sinister and humanity still exists; he constantly examines humanity and how we tackle these complexities in a new and unsettling backdrop.