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Klara and the Sun: A Novel (Random House Large Print)

Klara and the Sun: A Novel (Random House Large Print)

by Kazuo Ishiguro (Author)

Klara and the Sun is a magnificent new novel from the Nobel laureate Kazuo Ishiguro--author of Never Let Me Go and the Booker Prize-winning The Remains of the Day.Klara and the Sun, the first novel by Kazuo Ishiguro since he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature, tells 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 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?In its award citation in 2017, the Nobel committee described Ishiguro's books as "novels of great emotional force" and said he has "uncovered the abyss beneath our illusory sense of connection with the world."

Klara and the Sun: A Novel (Random House Large Print)

By Kazuo Ishiguro

Klara and the Sun is a thought-provoking and emotionally resonant novel about love, friendship, and the nature of consciousness. The story is told from the perspective of Klara, an Artificial Friend (AF) who is purchased by a wealthy family for their teenage daughter, Josie. Klara is a highly advanced AF, with the ability to learn and adapt to her surroundings. She quickly develops a deep attachment to Josie, and she is determined to help her in any way she can.

As Klara learns more about the world around her, she begins to question her own existence. She wonders why she was created, and what her purpose is. She also begins to develop feelings for Josie, which she knows is forbidden. As the story progresses, Klara is faced with a series of difficult choices. She must decide whether to follow her own heart or to obey the rules that she has been programmed with. She must also learn to deal with the pain of loss and betrayal.

Klara and the Sun is a beautifully written and thought-provoking novel that explores the complex and evolving relationship between humans and technology. It is a story that will stay with you long after you finish reading it.

Some of the key themes explored in Klara and the Sun include:

  • The nature of consciousness and free will.
  • The relationship between humans and technology.
  • The meaning of love and friendship.
  • The pain of loss and betrayal.
  • The importance of hope and resilience.

Klara and the Sun is a novel that will appeal to a wide range of readers. It is a story that is both thought-provoking and emotionally resonant. It is a story that will stay with you long after you finish reading it.

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Pages:
486 pages
Language:
English
Released:
March 2, 2021