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Never Let Me Go
Never Let Me Go
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June 1, 2016
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June 30, 2016
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June 2016- Never Let Me Go
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Seth
Jan 25, 2019 rated it really liked it
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Beth (bibliobeth)
Jul 28, 2012 rated it really liked it  ·  review of another edition
This was the first book I have read from this author and I found it fascinating and thought provoking. The idea of genetic clones being created to provide donors is horrifying and is hopefully, still within the realms of science fiction, but the possibilities are always there.
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Alexia
Sep 11, 2012 rated it liked it
This is definitely an interesting read, but I get the impression that the author wanted me to have a stronger reaction to the fact that they are donors. It is very English in comparison to the film the Island which explors something very similar. The difference lies in that the book is really about a love story but one of acceptance and resignation. It is a 'this is how it is - this is my life'. There is no fireworks or grand ending. It just is which is what is striking and I suppose makes the b ...more
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Grandpa Jud
Mar 09, 2022 rated it really liked it
This book is the 3rd by Ishiguro that I have read and all are good. His writing story is distinctive. In each, there is a primary protagonist who has a story to tell. His or her story is the book. It is a quiet story. There is no cliffhanger or suspense here. But in each, or at least in two of the three, the story is disquieting in a number of respects but this aspect is revealed only slowly over the course of the book.
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