Run don't walk: Get "Never Let Me Go" by Kazuo Ishiguro

[Jean Louise Finch]

Has anyone else read this? It's his new one. I already knew he was a genius after "Artist of a Floating World," but this new novel is so haunting, so completely brilliant, that I just can't recommend it enough. Run!

[Maraya1969]

1. Oh geeze I thought you were talking about Anne Rule!

"Never let her go" I think is the title to one of her many true crime books. I'm guessing that this man's writing is of a superlative nature compared to true crime writers?

Anne Rule is good though. The book about the wealthy man from Texas who had his X-wife killed in Florida - the one who had quadruplets that were found crawling around after she was murdered.

Anyway, she goes back 3 generations and you can see the pathology of this man's family and how it hits people in some seemingly random way like any genetic defect. It is very interesting if you like to look into the criminal mind! (that is where my head is at when looking for light reading)

I know I'm changing the subject but there is more compelling evidence lately that criminal behavior is more genetically caused than socially.

So what's your book about. :hug:

[matt819]

2. I've read all of his books

and I was looking forwar to this one. But I tried reading it and couldn't make my way through it. I think this would be good on audio, and I'm waiting for it to be available at the library. He's a haunting, intriguing writer.

As for the Ann Rule reference - I like her stuff as well, but a far cry from Kazuo Ishiguro.

[senaca]

3. "Never Let Me Go" would make a great discussion book.

I just finished the book and loved it. Actually some of the societal implications if they are extrapolated from the subject matter have been very thought provoking. I'd be interested to hear what other people who have read this thought also.

[Momgonepostal]

4. I just requested the audio version...

from my library...on your recommendation. I'll let you all know what I think.

[senaca]

5. I can't wait to hear your thoughts.

Some questions I have are about societal marginalization and social engineering with respect to trying to create groups that don't question or do something about what is happening to them when they are marginalized. At any rate I'm excited to hear what you think: good or bad.

[Momgonepostal]

6. I liked it, but... (spoilers)

I kept waiting for them to rebel. I was sure it was coming, even until close to the end, I was sure the main characters were going to say "enough!" and bolt.

The book blind sided me a bit because I didn't fully realize what it was about until I got into it. From reading the jacket, it sounded like your basic English boarding school book. Wow, was that ever wrong!