Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro
The novel is a haunting tale of three friends, who grow up together at a seemingly idyllic English boarding school. As they mature, they discover a dark secret about their school and the purpose of their existence, which is to become organ donors for the rest of society. The story is a profound exploration of what it means to be human, the morality of scientific innovation, and the heartbreaking reality of love and loss.
The 436th greatest book of all time
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Total Points: 1558
Since this book was first published in 2005, there is a penalty of 49.6%. The age adjusted score is 785.23.
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