Never Let Me Go

     Author                              Kazuo Ishiguro

     Country                            United Kingdom

     Genre                               Science Fiction

     Publication Date              2005

     Pages                                288






It's no surprise that this book was on the Man Booker Prize shortlist. And the fact that the author is none other than the Booker prize winner Kazuo Ishiguro himself. My love for Kazuo Ishiguro started with his short story collection 'Nocturnes' and has only intensified since then. 

'Never Let Me Go', in typical Ishiguro style is marked by abolsutely beautiful and endearing writing. The narrative is soft and warm like a hot cup of coffee on a particularly cold day. This is a first person narrative by Kathy as she is reminiscing snippets of her past life. The fact that the narration does not follow a strict chronological order but Kathy comes up with stories as and when she remembers them make the book real and uniquely conversational. 

While being conscious to not reveal too much of the plot, I would suffice by saying that this book is both a science fiction and a realistic fiction. Through 3 different stages in the lives of Kathy, Ruth and Tommy, Ishiguro builds their friendship, relationship and what binds them together in their unquie circumstances. Brought up in a secluded boarding house with mysterious rules, the three of them struggle to truly fathom their 'special status' and what life has in store for them. 

The book raises some relevant medical and ethical questions while subtly touching upon the purpose of human existence, the importance of an innocent childhood and the inevitable end of life. 

I would highly recommend this book to one and all. It's innovative, perceptive and plain lovely!

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