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Mentioned in 7 episodes

Never Let Me Go

Book • 2005
The novel is set in a dystopian England where cloning technology allows for the mass production of organ donors.

The story is narrated by Kathy, a clone who works as a 'carer' for other donors.

Kathy reflects on her upbringing at Hailsham, a boarding school for clones, and her relationships with her friends Ruth and Tommy.

As the narrative unfolds, it reveals the grim reality of the clones' existence: they are raised to donate their organs until they 'complete' (die).

The book explores themes of identity, humanity, and the moral implications of scientific advancements, raising questions about the treatment of the vulnerable and the nature of human existence.

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Janna Levin
as a book with devastating and stunning themes.
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Monica Monsoon
as a book she recently bought, noting it won a big award.
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James Acaster
as a book he received from Nish Kumar.
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Erica Krauss
as one of Ishiguro's novels that was adapted into a major motion picture.
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Tom Gatti
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David Sexton
in discussion of its lasting impact and themes.
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Sheila Jasanoff
as the first novel where Kazuo Ishiguro explores biotechnology in a boarding school setting.
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Janna Levin
as a structurally impressive book about cloning.
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Karen Thompson Walker
as a major influence on her writing style.
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als großartigen Roman, den er kürzlich als Hörbuch gehört hat.
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Slavoj Žižek
as one of his favorite novels.
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David Barr Kirtley
as a novel that expands on themes similar to "The Dispossessed".
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Kate Mossman
in relation to a discussion about the impact of historical context on artistic appreciation.
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erwähnt Kazuo Ishiguros Roman "Never Let Me Go".
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