Klara and the Sun: A novel
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 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?
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 by Kazuo Ishiguro
In a world where artificial intelligence has become commonplace, Klara is a unique creation—an Artificial Friend with exceptional observational abilities and a deep curiosity about the human heart. When she is purchased by Josie, a lonely teenage girl, Klara is eager to learn about the complexities of human relationships and the mysteries of the natural world. As Klara and Josie grow closer, they must face the challenges of love, loss, and the limits of human understanding.
Set in a near-future dystopia, Klara and the Sun explores the nature of consciousness, the meaning of life, and the ways in which we connect with each other. Through Klara's innocent and perceptive eyes, Ishiguro paints a vivid portrait of a world both familiar and strange, where the boundaries between humans and machines are becoming increasingly blurred.
With its lyrical prose and thought-provoking themes, Klara and the Sun is a must-read for fans of literary fiction, science fiction, and dystopian novels. Ishiguro's latest work is a profound and moving meditation on love, loss, and the human condition.
Praise for Klara and the Sun:
- "A masterpiece of literary science fiction." —The New York Times
- "Ishiguro's most ambitious and rewarding novel in years." —The Washington Post
- "A tour de force of imagination and empathy." —The Guardian
- "A profound and moving meditation on love, loss, and the human condition." —Entertainment Weekly
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