A review by serenspace
Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro

dark emotional mysterious reflective sad fast-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

5.0

Having heard of this book back in secondary school, I expected this to be typical of the kind of thing I would have read at 16. However, with a simple, relatable and easy voice leading me through the story, I was floored by the complexity and emotion present. From the early signs of dystopia that are barely skirted around, right until the open-ended conclusion to Ruth and Tommy's stories from Kath's perspective, I was moved close to tears. Ishiguro combines a simple narration with a disturbing alternate reality with a superb effect on my understanding of humanity and what a soul really means.
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