

#2749
Mentioned in 13 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.
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.
Mentioned by




























Mentioned in 13 episodes
Mentioned by 

as a book with devastating and stunning themes.


Janna Levin

1,389 snips
#468 – Janna Levin: Black Holes, Wormholes, Aliens, Paradoxes & Extra Dimensions
Mentioned by 

as a book she recently bought, noting it won a big award.


Monica Monsoon

89 snips
Yuval Noah Harari IV (on the history of information networks)

Rebecca Shinsky


Jeff O'Neill

19 snips
Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro
Recommended by ![undefined]()

, who declared the author her favorite.

Claire Parker

19 snips
Noticing Taylor Swift’s New Album, Bari Weiss’s New Role, and Golf
Mentioned by ![undefined]()

as a book he received from Nish Kumar.

James Acaster

14 snips
Ep 294: Carey Mulligan
Mentioned by Speaker 2 as a book that explores ethical and societal issues through an emotional lens.

11 snips
The Non-Fiction of Science Fiction
Mentioned by Rebecca C in relation to the ethical considerations of creating and utilizing 'innies' in a dystopian setting.

‘Severance’ Season 2, Episode 4: The Lumon Work Retreat From Hell
Mentioned by ![undefined]()

as one of 

's works that has earned him countless awards.

Elizabeth Day


Kazuo Ishiguro

ON WRITING... With Salman Rushdie and Kazuo Ishiguro
Recommended by Neil for its philosophy on lifting, living, and learning, emphasizing the importance of willpower management.

3585: Play Time and Why You Need It by Nia Shanks on How to Improve Mental Health and Resilience
Recommended by 

.


Neil Freeman

Record Travel Can't Save Airline Earnings & TX Town Sick From Bitcoin?
Mentioned by ![undefined]()

as one of Ishiguro's novels that was adapted into a major motion picture.

Erica Krauss

Inside the Writer's Studio: On Stage Interview and Reading with Kazuo Ishiguro
Mentioned by ![undefined]()

as one of Dan John's books that he had always read, and liked everything about Dan.

Michael Boyle

#393 Michael Boyle - Should Young Athletes Specialize Early?
Recommended by ![undefined]()

as a book he recently finished and greatly enjoyed.

Danny Tobey

From Precedents to Predictions to ??? w/ Danny Tobey
Mentioned by ![undefined]()

who believes it to be an incredible book.

Caspar Henderson

The Baron in the Trees by Italo Calvino


Bob Sala

A Pale View of Hills
Mentioned by ![undefined]()

as a disturbing novel about children bred as clones for organ donation.

James Delingpole

Ole Dammegård
Mentioned by 

when discussing other films starring Andrew Garfield, alongside Keira Knightley and Cary Mulligan.


Andy

S01 E95 - Roll of the Dice #1
Mentioned by 

as one of his favorite novels.


Slavoj Žižek
Downstream: What’s The Real Point of Trump’s Tariffs? w/ Slavoj Žižek
Mentioned by ![undefined]()

as an example of realistic fiction writers gravitating towards dystopian themes.

Matthew Benjamin Cole

Matthew Benjamin Cole, "Fear the Future: Dystopia and Political Imagination in the Twentieth Century" (U of Michigan Press, 2025)
Mentioned by ![undefined]()

and ![undefined]()

in discussion of its lasting impact and themes.

Tom Gatti

David Sexton

Why we can't let go of Never Let Me Go



