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Klara and the Sun

by Kazuo Ishiguro
Klara and the Sun
Klara and the Sun

AI observer explores love, change, and human nature.

"Klara and the Sun" might just be the thought-provoking companion you're looking for, with its blend of science fiction and deep humanism. Ishiguro crafts a narrative through the lens of an artificial being, one that raises profound questions about love and what it means to be 'someone' in a world constantly on the brink of change. The poignant observations and emotional depth can resonate deeply if you're into reflective and delicately penned stories.

  • Booker Prize Nominee for Longlist (2021)
  • Arthur C. Clarke Award Nominee (2022)
  • British Book Award Nominee for Fiction (2022)
  • Tähtivaeltaja Award (2022)
  • Andrew Carnegie Medal Nominee for Fiction (2022)
  • 本屋大賞 Nominee for Translated Fiction (2022)
  • Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Science Fiction (2021)
  • The Rooster -- The Morning News Tournament of Books (2022)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Klara and the Sun

by Kazuo Ishiguro
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ISBN: 9780571364879
Authors: Kazuo Ishiguro
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Date of Publication: 2021-03-02
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Science Fiction, Contemporary, Fantasy, Literary Fiction
Related Topics: Asian Literature, Literature, Japanese Literature, Speculative Fiction, Dystopia, Science Fiction
Goodreads rating: 3.74
(rated by 441903 readers)

Description

The Sun always has a way to reach us. From her place in the store, Klara, an Artificial Friend with outstanding observational qualities, watches carefully the behaviour of those who come in to browse, and of those who pass in the street outside. She remains hopeful a customer will soon choose her
 

AI observer explores love, change, and human nature.

"Klara and the Sun" might just be the thought-provoking companion you're looking for, with its blend of science fiction and deep humanism. Ishiguro crafts a narrative through the lens of an artificial being, one that raises profound questions about love and what it means to be 'someone' in a world constantly on the brink of change. The poignant observations and emotional depth can resonate deeply if you're into reflective and delicately penned stories.

  • Booker Prize Nominee for Longlist (2021)
  • Arthur C. Clarke Award Nominee (2022)
  • British Book Award Nominee for Fiction (2022)
  • Tähtivaeltaja Award (2022)
  • Andrew Carnegie Medal Nominee for Fiction (2022)
  • 本屋大賞 Nominee for Translated Fiction (2022)
  • Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Science Fiction (2021)
  • The Rooster -- The Morning News Tournament of Books (2022)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.