Diksia.com - In his latest novel, Klara and the Sun, Kazuo Ishiguro explores the nature of love, loss, and the meaning of being human. Told from the perspective of Klara, an Artificial Friend (AF), the novel offers a unique and insightful look at the human condition.
Introduction
Klara is a AF who is on display in a store window. She is waiting to be adopted by a family, and she longs for someone to love and care for her. When Josie, a sickly young girl, comes into the store, Klara is immediately drawn to her. Josie is kind and gentle, and she sees Klara for who she is, not just as an object.
Klara is eventually adopted by Josie’s family, and she becomes Josie’s best friend. She helps Josie through her illness, and she teaches her about the world. Klara also learns a lot from Josie, and she comes to understand the true meaning of love and compassion.
Novel Details:
- Title: Klara and the Sun
- Author: Kazuo Ishiguro
- Genres: Science fiction, dystopian fiction, coming-of-age
- Chapters: 17
- Language: English
- Publisher: Knopf
- Publication date: March 2, 2021
- Rating: 4.1 out of 5 stars on Goodreads
- Awards: The Booker Prize 2021
Recommended Audience
Klara and the Sun is a thought-provoking novel that is suitable for readers of all ages. However, it may be of particular interest to fans of Kazuo Ishiguro’s other novels, such as Never Let Me Go and The Remains of the Day.
Overview
Klara and the Sun is a novel about love, loss, and the nature of humanity. Told from the perspective of Klara, an Artificial Friend (AF), the novel explores the ways in which technology can both connect and alienate us.
Klara is a curious and compassionate AF who longs for someone to love and care for her. When she is adopted by Josie, a sickly young girl, Klara learns the true meaning of love and compassion. However, she also comes to understand the limitations of her own existence as an AF.
Plot Summary
The novel begins with Klara being placed on display in a store window. She is an AF, which means that she is a robot that has been designed to be a companion to humans. Klara is waiting to be adopted, and she longs for someone to love and care for her.
