Klara and the Sun: A novel [B1442]

2022 PB in nice clean condition. 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). 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?

From many recent MIXED Amazon/GoodReads reviews: "This was a thought provoking book. It makes the reader reflect on what makes us human. My favorite read of the year so far."; "I don't like any character in this story. The book made me squirm the whole way through."; "I simply love Ishiguro's writing. A wonderful dystopia that takes a simple idea/ possibility and brings it to life in a compelling and moving fashion. The limited perspective of Klara is so unique and offers a window into the way we interact with both nature and technology that you won't really find elsewhere."; "Respectfully, wtf was that. I was hoping for some huge reveal or twist at the end to make it all worth it."; "Heartfelt, clever, and moving. It's a story with a creative setting and real, raw characters. Klara is hard not to love and despite being a robot, she shows more humanity than most characters in most books I've read to date. Loved it."