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NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER • 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). • AGOOD MORNING AMERICA Book Club Pick!“What stays with you in ‘Klara and the Sun is the haunting narrative voice—a genuinely innocent, egoless perspective on the strange behavior of humans obsessed and wounded by power, status and fear.” —Booker Prize committeeHere 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?

"Klara and the Sun: A novel" by "Kazuo Ishiguro" is a thought-provoking and beautifully written novel that explores themes of love, loss, and the nature of consciousness. The story is narrated by Klara, an Artificial Friend (AF) who is purchased by a family as a companion for their daughter, Josie. Klara is a highly advanced AF, and she is able to learn and grow in ways that other AFs cannot. She is also deeply empathetic, and she quickly becomes attached to Josie. As Josie grows older, she begins to experience health problems, and Klara is determined to do whatever she can to help her.

Klara's journey takes her from the family's home to a hospital and eventually to a sanctuary for AFs. Along the way, she meets a variety of people and AFs, and she learns a great deal about the world and about herself. She also comes to understand the true meaning of love and sacrifice.

"Klara and the Sun" is a powerful and moving novel that will stay with you long after you finish reading it. It is a story about the importance of love and connection, and about the beauty and fragility of life.

Here are some of the key themes of "Klara and the Sun":

• Love and attachment: Klara's love for Josie is the driving force of the novel. She is willing to do anything to help Josie, even if it means sacrificing her own happiness.
• Loss and grief: Josie's illness and eventual death are a major source of grief for Klara. She struggles to come to terms with her loss, and she eventually learns to find hope and meaning in her life.
• The nature of consciousness: Klara is an AF, but she is also capable of deep emotions and thought. Her journey raises questions about the nature of consciousness and what it means to be human.
• The beauty and fragility of life: Klara's story is a reminder of the beauty and fragility of life. She learns to appreciate the small moments of joy and to find meaning in even the most difficult circumstances.

"Klara and the Sun" is a must-read for fans of Kazuo Ishiguro and for anyone who is interested in thought-provoking and beautifully written fiction.