Klara and the Sun

by Kazuo Ishiguro

4.50 · 4 ratings

Description

In a world where artificial companions are commonplace, Klara, an Artificial Friend with exceptional observational skills, waits patiently for a human connection. From her vantage point in a store, she meticulously studies the people who pass by, harboring a quiet hope for a loving home. As her circumstances shift and the possibility of a new life emerges, Klara grapples with the complexities of human promises and the true meaning of devotion. Kazuo Ishiguro masterfully uses Klara's unique perspective to explore profound questions about love, humanity, and our rapidly evolving world.

Available Editions

hardcover edition cover

hardcover

Knopf

Published Mar 2, 2021

304 pages

ISBN: 9780593318171

available
hardcover edition cover

hardcover

Faber & Faber, Limited

Published Jan 1, 2021

320 pages

ISBN: 9780571364879

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Reviews

4.50
out of 5

4 ratings

Community Reviews(1)

@suzanne_xJun 5, 2026

Finally an AI I don’t hate

Details

First Published

2021

Language

eng

Content Warnings

Content and trigger warnings for Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro.

Death/Grief
Racism/Discrimination