Review: Never Let Me Go

Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


One of the best books I've read this year. Great storytelling, and so incredibly thought-provoking. The underlying truth or reality of the story is only hinted at throughout much of the novel, yet one can infer what's going on for the primary characters and the world or society in which they live. Without trying to give too much away, the novel will make you think critically about several things - how far should our medical technology go when attempting to cure diseases; what constitutes human life; is there a soul, who has it, how is it displayed; individuality versus social good or utility.

There are just so many things that the novel, once finished, will make you think about and relate to present issues in our modern world. And what I think is particularly great about the book is that it presents these issues, these ideas that are so easily drawn out from the work to think about, without providing a definite answer one way or the other. Great for thinking, great for discussion.

Like I said previously, one of the best books I've read this year, and I would recommend it to anyone.



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