Klara and the Sun

Books | Fiction / Literary

3.9

(6.9K)

Kazuo Ishiguro

A little robot girl discovers what it means to love in this New York Times bestselling novel by the author of NEVER LET ME GO. • Once in a great while, a book comes along that changes our view of the world. This magnificent novel from the Nobel laureate and author of Never Let Me Go is “an intriguing take on how artificial intelligence might play a role in our futures ... a poignant meditation on love and loneliness” (The Associated Press). • A GOOD MORNING AMERICA Book Club Pick! Here is the story of Klara, an Artificial Friend with outstanding observational qualities, who, from her place in the store, watches carefully the behavior of those who come in to browse, and of those who pass on the street outside. She remains hopeful that a customer will soon choose her. Klara and the Sun is a thrilling book that offers a look at our changing world through the eyes of an unforgettable narrator, and one that explores the fundamental question: what does it mean to love?

Science Fiction

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Author

Kazuo Ishiguro

Pages

320

Publisher

Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group

Published Date

2021-03-02

ISBN

0593318188 9780593318188

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"The dispassionate observations of Klara, the artificial friend, are fascinating insights into human behavior. Klara’s friendship with, and service to, Josie raises hosts of questions about how far AI can go and what it can truly replace. Great read. "

Jackie Davidson

"A.I. falls prey to human beings"

Diane Morello

"Stick with it. : )) "

Molly Hans

"Interesting read and unexpected "

Donna Q

"I didn’t realize how much I liked the book until months after reading it and I still find myself thinking about it. The book snuck up on me. This has never happened to me before."

Jodi

"I really enjoyed this book. I listened to the audio book and found it both engaging and intriguing. Normally I don’t find I like ambiguity, and this one has a lot of unexplained elements, but those points weren’t critical to the plot and so it served to keep me interested. The exploration of themes regarding AI and relationships was well-done. Would definitely recommend. "

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Mike Byers

"Liked it, but wouldn’t read it again. The details were amazing. "

Emily Calleja

"While I hoped to enjoy this novel, I found it challenging to do so. The characters' overly formal and polite dialogues frequently disrupted my immersion. However, the portrayal of how Klara perceived her surroundings was skillfully executed. The conclusion, though anti-climactic and melancholic, seemed a deliberate choice by the author, and its abruptness resonated with me. The concept of a robot possessing faith and belief was a compelling theme throughout. Yet, despite these strengths, I struggled to become truly engrossed in the world the author envisioned."

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Joshua Radcliffe

"I had to read this book for school and it was one of the very few books that I actually enjoyed reading for school. Its slow in the beginning, but once Klara begins to meet new people and face new challenges, the book is so astonishing and well written. I recommend for anyone who likes long books with interesting characters and futuristic technology. "