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Klara and the Sun: The Times and Sunday Times Book of the Year
Klara and the Sun: The Times and Sunday Times Book of the Year
Klara and the Sun: The Times and Sunday Times Book of the Year
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Klara and the Sun: The Times and Sunday Times Book of the Year

Written by Kazuo Ishiguro

Narrated by Sura Siu

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From the bestselling and Booker Prize winning author of Never Let me Go and The Remains of the Day, a stunning new novel - his first since winning the Nobel Prize in Literature - that asks, what does it mean to love? A thrilling feat of world-building, a novel of exquisite tenderness and impeccable restraint, Klara and the Sun is a magnificent achievement, and an international literary event.

LanguageEnglish
PublisherFaber & Faber Audio
Release dateMar 2, 2021
ISBN9780571365500
Klara and the Sun: The Times and Sunday Times Book of the Year
Author

Kazuo Ishiguro

Kazuo Ishiguro nació en Nagasaki en 1954, pero se trasladó a Inglaterra en 1960. Es autor de ocho novelas –Pálida luz en las colinas (Premio Winifred Holtby), Un artista del mundo flotante (Premio Whitbread), Los restos del día (Premio Booker), Los inconsolables (Premio Cheltenham), Cuando fuimos huérfanos, Nunca me abandones (Premio Novela Europea Casino de Santiago), El gigante enterrado y Klara y el Sol– y un libro de relatos –Nocturnos–, obras extraordinarias que Anagrama ha publicado en castellano. En 2017 fue galardonado con el Premio Nobel de Literatura.

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  • 5/5
    I didn't like Klara at first or in the middle. I never thought I would cry over an AI like that. That just adds to how Kazuo Ishiguro was successful in delivering his message. I didn't know how anyone could possibly get attached to an inanimate object such as an AI, but it reminds me of how I fail to replace my old phone with a new one easily. Also, it reminds me of something that happened to me when I was just a kid. My mother was going to buy me this baby doll for 1 Euro, but she got carried away in a conversation with the seller that another woman with a kid in his carriage took advantage of my mom and the seller's distraction. Knowing I wanted the doll, she took it, left the Euro on the table, and left off quickly. I tried to get my mom's attention before the woman left but failed, and I got really upset and threw a tantrum. When I told this tale later when I grew up I still felt hurt and wanted to shed some tears, and even now when I tell it, I still kind of feel a bit upset. An inanimate object it was, but that didn't matter to me. I think this doll I have never been able to own was surpassed by many, better ones, but, to this day, to my mind, it remains the best I could have owned.
  • 3/5
    Al principio venía muy bien, me estaba encantando. Luego tomó un rumbo un poco desordenado para mi gusto, de todas maneras es un buen libro del cual se puede disfrutar
  • 3/5
    Could have been a great short story but instead felt long and drawn out
  • 5/5
    An exquisite look at Human Nature and our relationships with one another told with colour and design from the perspective of artificial intelligence
  • 2/5
    The beginning was great, Klara's observations and minimum interaction with the other AFs while she was at the store were the only thing I liked, which didn't last long of course.
    I didn't find the book ground breaking or worth the hype, in fact it might have been better as a short story, I was bored most of the time, and only managed to finish it because I listened to the AB.
  • 2/5
    Unfortunately the narration is terrible. There are a couple of British characters in the book and the American narrator absolutely cannot do an English accent, it’s so difficult to listen to. It’s not just a bit ropey, it’s all over the place. She has absolutely no idea. Sorry but they need to source better actors for these things. Aside from the accent, she was getting her emphasis quite wrong in a lot of places and almost sounded like she didn’t understand some of the sentences she was reading.

    I love Ishiguro’s novels and I was really enjoying this story. But I just gave up about halfway in, because of the awful narration. What a shame. I will buy the paper book and finish the novel with my eyes.
  • 3/5
    I enjoyed Ishiguro's turn of phrase, always solid and good.
    The story was good, I enjoy dystopias. However, I could not get pulled in like in other stories of his. I just could not relate to the AFs, even though I was feeling sorry for them the whole time.
  • 5/5
    An interesting new book from a very subtle and thoughtful writer. Wasn't super keen on the narration as I felt it got a bit monotonous - possibly an effort to sound like a robot and just went too far? However I enjoyed the book overall and feel that it will stay with me.
  • 5/5
    Good luck with your friend and I have to toko my friend
  • 4/5
    Kazuo Ishiguro's Klara and the Sun portrays what Love, Loyalty and Hope can be, personified through the eyes of the Klara, an observant Android.
    Honestly; the Initial verdict i could have given to the book would have been far lower initially as it didnt seem like the story would go anywhere. There was a distinct lack of background details within the book; and i assumed this is how the book would continue. However, i am glad that i was able to continue forward. The themes which the book, which portrays a disturbed and polluted America, where those who search for perfection are "Lifted" as compared to those who are not lucky enough to get that opportunity, it speaks in slightly darker allegories of how the technology is an attempt to save those who misused the technology to begin with.

    I would strongly suggest that the reader attempts to reader more of Kazuo's work; and it would give a greater insight into the machination of the author's mind.

    Since i experienced the Audiobook version, it was a pretty good attempt in my opinion to keep the thoughts of the Android as simple as possible, but i am glad that there were, in certain times, there was an attempt to drop emotions and feelings wherever necessary. Good Job !
  • 5/5
    Beautifully read, so poignant, touching, moving, profound, and so prescient Ishiguro in his genius raises so many moral questions about our place in the world and our relationship with technology and progress and love. Wonderfully moving story.
  • 5/5
    Interesting plot, powerful characters and a good ending. It was a great experience to read a book about AI or rather AF. The metaphor of the sun is very beautifully drawn. I recommend this book. It is my favourite reading of Kazuo Ishiguro up until now.
  • 5/5
    Amazing audiobook, definitely worth to read. And I would recommend reading with in pair with J. Derrida - The Animal that therefore I am
  • 3/5
    Audiobook narrator has a pleasant and easily understandable voice. The book on the other hand is a little bland.
  • 4/5
    The story is deep and touching but could have been shorter as I found it difficult to stay engaged all throughout. Perhaps this is due to the robotic nature of the narration which made it difficult to keep following /listening for long periods. Not to undermine the audio which I thought was very well delivered, but i think I may have enjoyed this book more had I read it instead of listened to it.... just a hunch.
  • 3/5
    Writing:
    - Ishiguro has (as ever) zero ear for dialogue.
    - his sentences sound deliberately repetitious and flat (being, in theory, more about the cumulative effect of repetitions)
    - on the plus side, the novel has such a great premise, it gets by. Loved the Robot God stuff and the AI argot, all the wrong deductions Klara makes trying to rationalise the world

    Vocal performance:
    - The British accents are ridiculous, and for one character (Rick) inconsistent (the novel indicates he should sound American)
    - The recording booth could have used some “dampening”, as there’s some vocal reverb that’s weird with headphones
    - On the plus side, all the narrator’s breaths have been removed (which makes sense for a robot narrator) and the diction is very clear
  • 5/5
    Es posible que los textos y los audios vengan en Español. Soy una Sra muy mayor, entiendo italiano y portugués pero nada de Inglés, en comparación. Les agradezco que me envíen en esos idiomas.Gracias.
  • 5/5
    The ending was very sad for me. And the book itself is quite melancholic and somewhat depressing.
    I love it by the way.
  • 5/5
    This is the first book I’ve read of this# author and I loved it.
  • 5/5
    The detail is wonderful. Brilliant writing ! Makes one think
  • 5/5
    Great story. I wonder if one day it's going to happen. Us, living with robots. Who knows
  • 4/5
    Loved it my first introduction to the world of AF superbly narrated

    1 person found this helpful

  • 4/5
    Masterfully written science-fiction fairy tale with deep psychologism. Great listen

    1 person found this helpful

  • 5/5
    I had a feeling about this book.
    That feeling was right.
    Kazuo Ishiguro is a genius, I have no doubt about it.
    To get me reading this book with zero amount of boredom while being fully invested in the outcome is one thing but to get me to actually identify and sympathize with an artificial intelligence is another level of genius.
    I'm mostly speechless when I want to describe why I love a book and this is no exception.
    This book touched my heart, I liked that, I like heart books if that makes sense.
    actual rating 4.5
  • 5/5
    I really enjoyed how this story unfolded. My interest was held as the author subtly and cleverly narrated the events as seen through the eyes of an artificial being. Very original.

    1 person found this helpful

  • 5/5
    This story managed to show humanity and humans thru the eyes of an IA. Next time I’m in the sun I’ll make sure to take in it’s nourishment.
  • 5/5
    Beautiful book. A very fresh perspective and quite a novel narrator. A must-read.
  • 5/5
    Can’t believe it’s over :( What a delight , loved this story

    1 person found this helpful

  • 4/5
    Interesting reading. Good for reflecting on the human nature as well as AI.
  • 5/5
    Ishiguro doesn't dissapoint and in this pandemic (end?) era where we are living remotely more than ever before, an a.f. is not a distant idea at all. This book is timely and futuristic at the same time.