A review by shakattxck
Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful informative mysterious reflective sad tense slow-paced

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

3.0

I'm really glad that I finally read Klara and the Sun, it's been sitting on my TBR for 3 years now and I've heard nothing but good things. Overall, I really did enjoy the first half of the book. I found the concept of AFs incredibly interesting and Ishiguro's writing in Klara's POV was excellent. I enjoyed the metaphor around autism and masking throughout - as if Klara represents autistic and other neurodivergent individuals who are learning how other people socialise so they can therefore mimic them and blend into society. This also translates to further themes in the book, as Rick is criticized for the way he interacts and Josie masking in front of her friends. I also enjoyed the science fiction aspect, and the potential for darker themes with the story surrounding Mr. Capaldi. I'm however disappointed that

this was not taken as far as I'd liked, and the ending was much too happy for my taste. I wanted this to rip my heart out, and unfortunately did not go where I was hoping.

A lot of important lessons to offer, but could've been better at showing them especially in the latter half of the novel.