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Never Let Me Go

Kazuo Ishiguro

Start date: June 1, 2016

Finish date: June 30, 2016

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June 2016- Never Let Me Go

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Jan 25, 2019 Seth rated it really liked it

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Jul 28, 2012 Beth (bibliobeth) 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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Sep 11, 2012 Alexia 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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