Cristina Manfré answers “Can anyone explain me why didn't they all...”

Jamila Huseynova asked this question about Never Let Me Go:

Can anyone explain me why didn't they all run away from that place? Because I could not figure out that part.

Cristina Manfré They live among society after leaving Hailsham. They see "real" humans living their lives, growing old, having relationships, feeling and crying and l…moreThey live among society after leaving Hailsham. They see "real" humans living their lives, growing old, having relationships, feeling and crying and laughing the same way they do. Even with the brainwashing as kids, how could not they question their rights and pourpouse as adults? This is how human brain works when processing experiences, it elaborates, creates questions and motivates changes, why don't they? Why every single "real" human among them has zero ethical dilemma and doesn't rebel to the state of things, though they clearly see that those "givers" are fully humans? The book is wonderfully written, but for me this is the only big flaw.(less)

flag

About Goodreads Q&A

Ask and answer questions about books!

You can pose questions to the Goodreads community with Reader Q&A, or ask your favorite author a question with Ask the Author.

See Featured Authors Answering Questions

Learn more