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  • Klara and the Sun

  • By: Kazuo Ishiguro
  • Narrated by: Sura Siu
  • Length: 10 hrs and 16 mins
  • 4.2 out of 5 stars (589 ratings)

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Klara and the Sun

By: Kazuo Ishiguro
Narrated by: Sura Siu
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Publisher's Summary

From the bestselling and Booker Prize winning author of Never Let me Go and The Remains of the Day, a stunning new novel - his first since winning the Nobel Prize in Literature - that asks, what does it mean to love?

A thrilling feat of world-building, a novel of exquisite tenderness and impeccable restraint, Klara and the Sun is a magnificent achievement, and an international literary event.

©2021 Kazuo Ishiguro (P)2021 Faber Audio

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Interesting but awkward.

Once I’d settled into the writing style and structure, I came to appreciate the beauty and complexity in this story’s simple style.

I never got used to the Narrator’s shocking accents and awkward reading style. Given how expensive these audiobooks are, I don’t think I’ll bother with Audible again, if this is the standard of their products. *Shudders*

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Not the book I hoped it would be

If you are into painting an image with words, then this may be a good read. If, like me, you are interested in scenarios for robot psyche, you may be dissapointed. Sorry Kazuo, its me, not you. An american should not try and do an English accent. The thought occurred to me of how the famous Eiji Yoshikawa in his book Musashi began his novel declaring the morning sun as the killer and how Kazuo Ishiguro, living on the other side of the world in the cloudy UK, begins his book with the sun being the saviour. For better insights into the psyche of robots, a better choice would be the Azimov Foundation series or The Word of Bob - an AI Minecraft Villager.

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Subtle and Understated

The story is subtle and the AF pleasantly naive, but it works. What didn't was the narration which was painful at times to listen to - especially the appalling English accents! Please Audible vet your narrators!

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  • 06-03-2021

A mixed bag

Great writing, but frustrating plot with interesting twists diluted by extended passages of detail not contributory to the greater story.

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A lovely story

I loved this simple kind and thoughtful story of a AF and her special child

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  • 23-11-2021

Outstanding!

This story is an interesting idea, and provides us with the unusual perspective of life as an AF (Artificial Friend), as seen through the eyes of the AI protagonist and narrator, Klara.
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Kazuo Ishiguro is clearly a very astute observer of human behaviour, and he flexes this strength well through the many ponderings and interactions of Klara. His writing, too, is unsurprisingly succinct. And Sura Siu does a brilliant job of reading the novel.

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Brilliant

I am a SciFi addict. Have seldom read a book more true to the genre

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A very original story!!

This story was so different and unexpected, weith fine details scattered throughout that slowly revealed a setting if humanity from an alternate and unexpected perspective. It was cleverly written, but at times I wished the perspective had been revealed a little earlier. I had to listen back a few times for if my mind wandered off crucial details were missed. I often listened at 1.5-2x speed as easier to concentrate. I do recommend this book. Certainly one I won’t forget, just could have been a little more “blunt” in some places.

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Deeply moving

The narration quality is perfect. It underscores a deeply moving story without descending into nostalgia. The last section packed a punch. The writing is so vivid, you can see easily that this could be adapted for screen. Thoroughly enjoyed it.

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Rremarkable story

Brilliant in its simplicity, the story opens upp complex questions about our future with AI robots.

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