kickboyface's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
jenjenceline's review against another edition
3.0
I was going into this novel hoping for a sea which appeared calm but would at any moment turn choppy and plunge me into the water. I kept hoping *soon* that something would happen but well, it was always peaceful.
For my personal taste in books, this didn't work for me. It played it too safe. Klara's view is that of a 5-year-old without ever really growing up. It makes sense for the novels premise, but left descriptions of the dystopian world feeling incomplete and vague. I thought by the end of the novel, important plot points would be fleshed out (eg. more explanation of what it is to be 'lifted') but they're merely giving simple explanations that feel like cop outs.
Regardless of my complaints, I didn't struggle to keep reading this book so I can't go lower than 3*.
For my personal taste in books, this didn't work for me. It played it too safe. Klara's view is that of a 5-year-old without ever really growing up. It makes sense for the novels premise, but left descriptions of the dystopian world feeling incomplete and vague. I thought by the end of the novel, important plot points would be fleshed out (eg. more explanation of what it is to be 'lifted') but they're merely giving simple explanations that feel like cop outs.
Regardless of my complaints, I didn't struggle to keep reading this book so I can't go lower than 3*.
sab_1961's review against another edition
4.0
I was hoping for more from this audiobook but it did seem mostly disappointing. I continued to the end and overall I am glad I read it but mostly it seemed quite boring. The first very popular review seems to sum up my feelings too although the book is thought provoking and I did like the book after finishing it. The audiobook is available on the Libby app
meggswest's review against another edition
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
3.0
jameswdeav's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
I really loved the simple prose of this book and how easy the language made it so accessible to lose yourself within the story. Makes me want to read more of Kazuo Ishiguro.
christophervona's review against another edition
3.0
I can’t help but grade this book in some form of comparison to Ishiguro’s other works, one of which in particular (The Remains of The Day) is among my favorite works. So the rating is not to imply the novel is bad— Ishiguro is a master of craft, and this novel never lost my interest. But it does feel like a retread of some of his earlier ideas, mixed with the Spielberg film A.I. Overall, I’d say that if you’re a huge Ishiguro fan, there’s enough here to recommend checking this one out.
not_funto's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.75
ioana_cis's review against another edition
5.0
What a fantastic unexpected story - picked up the book for the CodeForRomania's book club without reading much about it before and devoured it in 2 train rides.
Love that nothing is clear from the beginning, and the story is built up gradually - was a bit skeptical at the beginning but after a bit, I couldn't let it go.
An AF - will let u figure that one out - gets to be with a new family but her friend is sick. She will have to choose along the way if she can and how to try to save the girl.
Love that nothing is clear from the beginning, and the story is built up gradually - was a bit skeptical at the beginning but after a bit, I couldn't let it go.
An AF - will let u figure that one out - gets to be with a new family but her friend is sick. She will have to choose along the way if she can and how to try to save the girl.