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Sunny
Apr 12, 2012 rated it liked it
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A really good beginning (in which I was completely confused but also completely mesmerized) led to a really boring middle (in which I was still relatively confused but at least understood some of what was going on yet wished the characters would just do SOMETHING) and ended with the exact opposite of a Happily Ever After (which just blew the whole thing for me.)

It was less science-fiction than it was philosophical warning. Imagine I, Robot. But, boring. ...more
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kait
Nov 23, 2007 rated it really liked it
i listened to the audiobook... found myself lingering around in the car for a few more seconds here and there... thought-provoking and well told.
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Katie Whitt
Mar 11, 2012 rated it really liked it
This book was amazing- I can't believe it took me this long to read it. Ishiguro is a master and this story is flawless. Loved it, a modern classic. ...more
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