Klara And The Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro
The novel centers around Klara, an Artificial Friend with keen observational qualities, who, from her place in the store, watches the behavior of those who come in to browse, and those who pass on the street outside. She remains hopeful that a customer will soon choose her, but when the possibility emerges that her circumstances may change forever, Klara is warned not to invest too much in the promises of humans. Set in a dystopian future, the story explores complex themes such as the nature of love, the ethics of artificial intelligence, and what it truly means to be human, all through the eyes of an AI protagonist yearning to understand the people she is meant to serve.
The 4977th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2021
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 300-400
- Original Language
- English
- Avg User Rating
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(3.5)
- Alternate Titles
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- Klara E Il Sole
- Klara I Sunce
- Klara Y El Sol
- Klara and the Sun
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