Kazuo Ishiguro
274 pages
**OVER 1 MILLION COPIES SOLD** SHORTLISTED FOR THE BOOKER PRIZE 'Brilliantly executed.' MARGARET ATWOOD 'A page-turner and a heartbreaker.' TIME 'Masterly.' SUNDAY TIMES One of the most acclaimed novels of the 21st Century, from the Nobel Prize-winning author Kazuo Ishiguro imagines the lives of a group of students growing up in a darkly skewed version of contemporary England. Narrated by Kathy, now thirty-one, Never Let Me Go dramatises her attempts to come to terms with her childhood at the seemingly idyllic Hailsham School and with the fate that has always awaited her and her closest friends in the wider world. A story of love, friendship and memory, Never Let Me Go is charged throughout with a sense of the fragility of life. 'Exquisite.' GUARDIAN 'A feat of imaginative sympathy.' NEW YORK TIMES What readers are saying: 'A book I will return to again and again, and one that keeps me thinking even after finishing it.' 'I loved it, every single word of it.' 'It took me wholly by surprise.' 'Utterly beautiful.' 'Essentially perfect.'
This book comes highly recommended and is considered fantastic, making it a must-read for those who enjoy thought-provoking narratives.
Kazuo Ishiguro's prose is beautiful, and his characters resonate deeply with the complexities of humanity.
This book explores the complexities of childhood and the impact of deception on growing up, making it a thought-provoking read.
This book is an emotional journey that leaves a lasting impact.
This book is best experienced without any context, as knowing even the genre can spoil the journey.
This book has an intriguing 'otherworldly' vibe with secrets lurking just beneath the surface, making it a captivating read.
It's stunningly written, but oh my god: so, so tragic.
This book offers a haunting exploration of humanity and memory, making it a must-read for those who enjoy thought-provoking narratives.
This book will just break you and haunt you, making it a deeply impactful read.
This novel is known for causing 'literary hangovers,' making it a compelling read that lingers in your mind long after finishing.
This book is a must-read if you appreciate a thought-provoking narrative that has kept its secrets since 2010.
This emotionally powerful sci-fi/dystopian novel is another touching coming of age story that will leave a lasting impact.