So, what to say about Kazuo Ishiguro's novel, "Never Let Me Go"? Well, first I'd like to say that this discussion is open to anything--questions, your own conversation starters, etc. You can provide comments in the form of your own posts or in comments on this posting.
I guess I'd like to start with your responses to Ishiguro's narrator, Kathy. How did you feel about her voice? What is Ishiguro trying to do with Kathy's voice and characterization, and what effects does he accomplish? Can you give us any examples of what you mean?
I'd also like to think through the body-mind expression of this novel. What place is there for bodies here, for the human body, its wants and needs, its expressions? What kind of a relationship does Kath have to her body and her friends' bodies, and how were these relationships formed? What about physical appearance? What do we know about the appearances of our main characters and of their physical surroundings? Why do you think Ishiguro chose to present things in this way?
OK, that's enough to start with; but I invite you to bring up any questions or thoughts you might have as well. I'd love to hear what you have to say about the issues I mentioned, but we can follow these threads of conversation and your own interests and see what comes up!
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