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A review by evamalta
Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro
Klara and the Sun is a novel about the future of science and societal dynamics, stimulating reflections on faith and the essence of humanity in evolving contexts. Overall, it’s an exploration of that fundamental mystery of whether there is some intangible thing that makes humans special.
Through the lens of Klara, an Artificial Friend filled with human-like qualities, readers embark on a journey of discovery, experiencing the world through her eyes and learning process. The narrative unfolds with a blend of direct, factual descriptions and a sense of confusion and curiosity reminiscent of childhood innocence.
Ishiguro crafts a compelling world that has dystopian qualities but it’s still easily recognizable for any human living at the end of the first quarter of the 21st century.
The fast pace keeps readers engaged, though in the end it also leaves us with lingering questions, an invitation for us to also be a part of the story, filling the gaps of uncertainty that remain with our own imagination, interpretation, and introspection.
Through the lens of Klara, an Artificial Friend filled with human-like qualities, readers embark on a journey of discovery, experiencing the world through her eyes and learning process. The narrative unfolds with a blend of direct, factual descriptions and a sense of confusion and curiosity reminiscent of childhood innocence.
Ishiguro crafts a compelling world that has dystopian qualities but it’s still easily recognizable for any human living at the end of the first quarter of the 21st century.
The fast pace keeps readers engaged, though in the end it also leaves us with lingering questions, an invitation for us to also be a part of the story, filling the gaps of uncertainty that remain with our own imagination, interpretation, and introspection.