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Never Let Me Go

Kazuo Ishiguro

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Aug 30, 2012 Booknblues rated it really liked it

I know that with the four star rating, that it will be hard to believe how much I hated reading this book. For a slim little book with and exciting topic it seemed to drag forever and delve into so much teenage angst minutiae that I was tempted to just walk away.

After I finished reading it, the book haunted me, letting me know it was so much more than what it seemed. I felt so sad for Kathy and Tommy who while trying to figure their life out failed to see the real choices that were there for the ...more

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Feb 16, 2019 Christina's Book Chronicles rated it really liked it

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I'm torn. On one hand, I felt that the book was a slow read, and the connection to the characters was always out of reach. At the same time, that's kind of the point, right? They're a bit socially awkward compared to today's standards, and for good reason. The premise is dark and and can haunt you if you think about it for too long. I think what I struggled with the most AND what later has the most effect, is how it feels so calm and casual while you are reading it, and it isn't until AFTER you ...more

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Sep 22, 2010 Lahni rated it it was amazing

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This book is haunting. For me this book is about so much more than the science. Friendship, betrayal, truth, forgiveness and science all come together to make this a powerful and thought provoking novel.

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Oct 06, 2010 Paul Perry rated it really liked it · review of another edition

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Oct 25, 2010 Faith rated it it was ok

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Sep 19, 2011 BookWormyJay rated it it was amazing

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