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challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I read this for a challenge (a book by a favorite author that came out this year) and I’m so glad I did! I don’t often seek out books by authors but this was a joy to read and analyze in comparison to Ishiguro’s past novel that I’ve read, Never Let Me Go. I would say the same themes are repeated here, but with enough updates that the story was still thought provoking and engaging. I’m left with so many questions: What was going on with Klara’s old shop and Mr. McBain’s barn? What is lifted? Why did they throw her away? I’m crying!!
I think this story is well worth the read, but it’s definitely not overly cheering. Thought provoking study of AI and what it means to be sentient and sacred.
I think this story is well worth the read, but it’s definitely not overly cheering. Thought provoking study of AI and what it means to be sentient and sacred.
Graphic: Chronic illness and Terminal illness
Minor: Animal death
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