Never Let Me Go (by Kazuo Ishiguro)
This is a novel on the Time 100 booklist that I have heard people rave about for years, and which I borrowed from a friend in my book group. I started it before bed, then stayed up late finishing it and I already want to re-read it. Melancholy, haunting, strange, compelling. I feel like I'll break the spell if I say too much--you're better off not knowing anything at all going into it. But it's just as good as The Remains of the Day and that's really saying something. It's just good in a completely different way. But I think it's another one, like Remains, that will stick with me.
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Brilliant novel. Ishiguro's a genius.
There was one book by him that I didn't like, and now I can't remember what it was. It's the only other Ishiguro I've ever read. Any recs for my next Ishiguro? Seriously, I loved this book so much.
Well, "Remains of the Day" is considered his other masterpiece. It's good, but "Never Let Me Go" is his best, IMO.
"Remains of the Day" is one my favorite books ever. I meant I'd read a third one that I couldn't remember the title of. I'll have to check out what else he's written. :)
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