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Science Fiction · MelancholicThree students at a boarding school with a secret
Never Let Me Go
See it on Amazon2005Moderate readSteady pace
What it is about
Kathy, Ruth and Tommy grow up at Hailsham, a school with a dark purpose. Ishiguro’s 2005 novel is a quiet, devastating story.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who enjoy science fiction built on big ideas, with a melancholic mood and a steady pace. It is a read that rewards some attention.
Themes: Clones · Friendship · Ethics
Screen adaptation
Never Let Me Go (2010)
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About the author
Kazuo Ishiguro2 books on Tori BooksSimilar books
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