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04/14/2022 12:01 AM

Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro


In this story, set in the not too distant future, Klara is an AF, an artificial friend purchased for 14 year old Josie who has an unnamed illness that leaves her very weak. The reader experiences life through the eyes of Klara. The book explores what it means to be human, the essence of our relationships with others, and love. This thoughtful story keeps the reader engaged.

Jen, Breakwater Books, Guilford