Klara and the Sun: A GMA Book Club Pick: A novel (Vintage International)
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SOON TO BE A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE DIRECTED BY TAIKA WAITITI AND STARRING JENNA ORTEGA AND AMY ADAMS • A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK • A BOOKER PRIZE NOMINEE • From the Nobel Prize-winning author of Never Let Me Go and The Remains of the Day, a magnificent novel about the wondrous, mysterious nature of the human heart. “A masterpiece that will make you think about life, mortality, the saving grace of love: in short, the all of it.” — Maureen Corrigan, NPR
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, but when the possibility emerges that her circumstances may change forever, Klara is warned not to invest too much in the promises of humans.
A thrilling feat of world-building and a novel of exquisite tenderness and impeccable restraint, Klara and the Sun is a magnificent achievement, one that offers a look at our changing world through the eyes of an unforgettable narrator to explore the fundamental question: what does it mean to love? Read more
Editor's Take
Amazon reviewers say the book is highly thought-provoking, with many praising the writing, the distinctive first-person voice, and Klara as an empathetic, insightful narrator. Some readers also call the story haunting and emotionally affecting, while others feel it is slow, tedious, or repetitive.
On Goodreads, the book has a very large volume of reader reviews and a strong overall rating, suggesting broad interest and generally positive reception. On Reddit, users describe it as melancholic and beautiful, though opinions vary. Review blogs and literary review sites are similarly mixed-to-positive: some call it a masterpiece or one of Ishiguro’s best, while others note the pacing and themes can feel understated.
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Specifications
| Genre | Fiction |
| Illustrated | No |
Product Details
| Publisher | Vintage |
| Publication date | March 1, 2022 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 320 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0593311299 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0593311295 |
| Item Weight | 2.31 pounds |
| Dimensions | 5.15 x 0.7 x 8 inches |
| Best Sellers Rank | #299 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #3 in Metaphysical & Visionary Fiction (Books) #33 in Dystopian Fiction (Books) #43 in Coming of Age Fiction (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (57,206) |