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Never Let Me Go- Kazuo Ishiguro



This is the best book I've read in a long time.  I read a lot so I think that is saying a lot.
It's a little bit Margaret Atwood's- Handmaids Tale and a little bit Philip K. Dick's- Do Androids Dream Of Electric Sheep- and a lot good.
It is so good that when I was half way done part three (the final part), I put it down for a day just so that I could make it last for longer- I don't usually do this kind of nonsense.

If you want to know what it is about google it- but I started it without knowing much about it and think that is better- as it is a slow, tantalizing reveal.
I guess they just made a movie of this book starring Keira Knightley but I don't know anything about it-
I recommend the book- it is fantastic.
Here is a great article by one of my favorite authors- Margaret Atwood- about Never Let Me Go

32 comments:

  1. kWednesday, October 6, 2010 at 4:28:00 AM PDT

    I want to see this movie, which means I need to read the book first! The author sounded so familiar so looking through my collections - I have and have read his book "nocturnes" - a little book of short stories. so good =)

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  2. ClairWednesday, October 6, 2010 at 4:29:00 AM PDT

    I have read a lot of positive reviews about this book and just had to stop because too much was being revealed. Have already ordered it. Was not aware that a movie was in the works. Thanks for the recommendation.

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  3. jeanette from everton terraceWednesday, October 6, 2010 at 5:16:00 AM PDT

    Strong recommendation indeed. I haven't been reading much as of late but still keep my list going in hopes I make the time. My daughter however makes time so I'm sending her this one. I have been wanting to see this movie as well. I believe it also stars Carey Mulligan.

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  4. Lina ThomlinsonWednesday, October 6, 2010 at 5:23:00 AM PDT

    We read that in our book club and I too loved it. I was surprised it took me this long to find out about such an amazing book! I'm excited about the movie, assuming it's anywhere near as good as the book.

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  5. GraceWednesday, October 6, 2010 at 6:05:00 AM PDT

    Glad you liked it. I'm #33 on the library waiting list for it.

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  6. G i S e L aWednesday, October 6, 2010 at 7:33:00 AM PDT

    ...ok - convinced! I really need this book :-)

    Thanks for sharing!

    Love
    Gisela
    xoxoxox

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  7. Lazaro CooksWednesday, October 6, 2010 at 7:39:00 AM PDT

    Fantastic article. Thanks for sharing.

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  8. tulpenWednesday, October 6, 2010 at 7:41:00 AM PDT

    Oh, I need a book to suck me in and not let go. I've started a couple duds lately.

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  9. JudeWednesday, October 6, 2010 at 7:52:00 AM PDT

    Hooray, this is one of those titles I've read more recently that just *got* me! So lovely that you enjoyed it :) And now, I'm off to read Atwood's review...she is another favorite writer!

    P.S. I haven't heard much about the movie, other than Keira Knightley and Carey Mulligan are in it, but I'm really curious.

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  10. AnonymousWednesday, October 6, 2010 at 7:54:00 AM PDT

    Thanks for the suggestion!:)
    xx, Alice from bells and whistles

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  11. UnknownWednesday, October 6, 2010 at 9:05:00 AM PDT

    yay!! you make it sound so good!
    xo

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  12. RDWednesday, October 6, 2010 at 9:55:00 AM PDT

    Thanks for the link. I love it when writers write about writers, filmmakers about other filmmakers... They know the craft, and feel it so personally... xo bb

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  13. AnonymousWednesday, October 6, 2010 at 10:19:00 AM PDT

    I don't read enough these days but I'm putting this on my to-read-someday list! I like Keira Knightley so I'll probably see the film... but I must read the book BEFORE (it's always better than the film, isn't it).

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  14. RitaWednesday, October 6, 2010 at 11:52:00 AM PDT

    Thank you Ren for this recommendation! I love Atwood's novels and anything what is similar with her style is worth reading. I'll try to find this book somewhere here for sure!:)
    hugs
    J.

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  15. RitaWednesday, October 6, 2010 at 11:54:00 AM PDT

    Oh! And don't worry you're not the only one who does this funny pause in reading just to enjoy the book for longer:D

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  16. Connie @ SogniESorrisiWednesday, October 6, 2010 at 1:09:00 PM PDT

    Always looking for great new books, thanks!

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  17. copywaitressWednesday, October 6, 2010 at 1:41:00 PM PDT

    for me there is no better recommendation than this: "when I was half way done part three (the final part), I put it down for a day just so that I could make it last for longer"
    well i fought that only me behave like this... :) I will read it for sure, thank you :)

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  18. GetrealmommyWednesday, October 6, 2010 at 3:35:00 PM PDT

    Yay! I am so glad to have a new book recommendation. I needed one. Thanks!

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  19. Mary-LaureWednesday, October 6, 2010 at 3:59:00 PM PDT

    I read the book after seeing the extraordinarily moving film and I loved it too!

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  20. Kristin HWednesday, October 6, 2010 at 6:34:00 PM PDT

    I have been wanting to read this book, thank you so much for reminding me... knowing someone else loves it does not hurt:)

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  21. essbeseeWednesday, October 6, 2010 at 7:13:00 PM PDT

    oooh - I want to go in cold and know nothing, but love your enthusiastic review of it. and the cover is cool.

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  22. shebaWednesday, October 6, 2010 at 8:08:00 PM PDT

    this has been on my list for awhile and now i think i may push it to the top b/c of your review. definitely going to read it before seeing the film.

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  23. AnonymousWednesday, October 6, 2010 at 9:47:00 PM PDT

    Hi. I heard the same reviews. Now I'm definitely adding it to my book list.
    Thanks for visiting me.
    Love your blog

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  24. ;)Thursday, October 7, 2010 at 1:42:00 AM PDT

    Thanks! I'll try to find this book!

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  25. StaceyThursday, October 7, 2010 at 7:39:00 AM PDT

    I'll have to add this one to my list, especially because you wanted to delay the inevitable(finishing the book). That means it was worth savoring and languishing in its contents:-). Happy Thursday. xx

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  26. ilovemyhouseThursday, October 7, 2010 at 8:01:00 AM PDT

    I'm laughing at you, putting the book down so it lasts longer. I do that too! Crazy, right?
    Thanks for sharing this, i'm going to check it out and might read it too.
    XX

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  27. RitaThursday, October 7, 2010 at 8:43:00 AM PDT

    hey Ren! Look what I found:D
    http://www.anastassia-elias.com/portfolio/viewcategory/8
    have a nice evening!

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  28. drollgirlThursday, October 7, 2010 at 12:22:00 PM PDT

    i will add this to my 4-page amazon wish list!!!

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  29. ArtistThursday, October 7, 2010 at 2:21:00 PM PDT

    Sounds like the kind of books you want to keep and read all over again.

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  30. PhoenixThursday, October 7, 2010 at 4:26:00 PM PDT

    I've been hearing a lot about the movie and everyone has hands down, recommended reading the book first. And now I see it on your blog. Clearly, the universe is trying to tell me something! lol

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  31. LuluFriday, October 8, 2010 at 1:27:00 PM PDT

    Handmaid's Tale is one of my all time faves, I read it almost yearly. So now I'm curious about this book!!

    Happy weekend! :)

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  32. this free birdFriday, October 8, 2010 at 3:33:00 PM PDT

    You know I saw the movie and loved it. And I am a HUGE fan of the Handmaids Tale - that's a superb correlation btw.

    I'm going to grab the book this weekend. Thanks for sharing.

    xoxo,
    Carrie

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