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A review by jamieleepilk
Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
I was kindly sent a proof copy from Faber & Faber.
This book was a heartbreaking joy to read. Reading this from Klara's point of view was lovely, she is so hopeful and full of the need to understand. I've never read a book that tackled AI technology quite like this. It was a joy to read such a hopeful book in the current climate so much so I adsorbed it within 2 lovely sittings. It deals with hard and dark situations with such empathy and heart it's hard not to get attached to Klara, often forgetting that she's a robot.
This book was a heartbreaking joy to read. Reading this from Klara's point of view was lovely, she is so hopeful and full of the need to understand. I've never read a book that tackled AI technology quite like this. It was a joy to read such a hopeful book in the current climate so much so I adsorbed it within 2 lovely sittings. It deals with hard and dark situations with such empathy and heart it's hard not to get attached to Klara, often forgetting that she's a robot.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness and Grief