Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro

Klara and the Sun

Kazuo Ishiguro

320 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction dystopian literary science fiction emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

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 ho...

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Community Reviews Summary of 26,364 reviews

Moods

reflective 78%
emotional 56%
hopeful 35%
mysterious 30%
sad 30%
challenging 17%
dark 15%
inspiring 13%
adventurous 7%
tense 7%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 5%
funny 2%
informative 2%

Pace

slow 49%
medium 45%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 67% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 14% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 49% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 26% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.76

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