Never Let Me Go
by Kazuo Ishiguro
Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro holds a well received rating of 3.80 out of 5, based on 294.1K reader ratings. First published in 2005. The book spans 288 pages.
About Never Let Me Go
From the Booker Prize-winning author of The Remains of the Day and When We Were Orphans, comes an unforgettable edge-of-your-seat mystery that is at once heartbreakingly tender and morally courageous about what it means to be human.Hailsham seems like a pleasant English boarding school, far from the influences of the city. Its students are well tended and supported, trained in art and literature, and become just the sort of people the world wants them to be. But, curiously, they are taught nothing of the outside world and are allowed little contact with it.Within the grounds of Hailsham, Kathy grows from schoolgirl to young woman, but it’s only when she and her friends Ruth and Tommy leave the safe grounds of the school (as they always knew they would) that they realize the full truth of what Hailsham is.Never Let Me Go breaks through the boundaries of the literary novel. It is a gripping mystery, a beautiful love story, and also a scathing critique of human arrogance and a moral examination of how we treat the vulnerable and different in our society. In exploring the themes of memory and the impact of the past, Ishiguro takes on the idea of a possible future to create his most moving and powerful book to date.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Kazuo Ishiguro |
| Published | 2005 |
| Pages | 288 |
| Kindle Price | $12.99 |
| Genres | Fiction, Science Fiction, Fiction, Romance |
| Average Rating | 3.80 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 294,123 |
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What genre is Never Let Me Go?
Never Let Me Go is categorized as Fiction, Science Fiction, Fiction, Romance. Its primary genre classification is Science Fiction.
Is Never Let Me Go worth reading?
Based on 294.1K reader ratings, Never Let Me Go has an average score of 3.80 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is Never Let Me Go?
Never Let Me Go has 288 pages.
Who wrote Never Let Me Go?
Never Let Me Go was written by Kazuo Ishiguro. It was first published in 2005.
What is the ISBN for Never Let Me Go?
The ISBN-13 for Never Let Me Go is 9781400078780.0.
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Never Let Me Go is available on Kindle for $12.99. Pricing may vary by region and promotional offers.
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