Klara and the Sun

Klara and The Sun is a novel by Kazuo Ishiguro told from the perspective of Klara, an Artificial Friend with exceptional observational qualities. She watches people who browse and those outside, hoping a human will choose her. The story asks what it means to love as the world around us rapidly changes. The novel explores human relationships through Klara’s gentle, attentive gaze and unfolds questions about longing, trust, and companionship. The book is 352 pages long, first edition, published in paperback by Faber & Faber. It has been recognized with notable accolades, including a spot on prestigious lists and lists of recommended reads.

In this compelling narrative, Klara contemplates her role, the promises offered by humans, and what it means to care for others in a changing world.

Features

• Klara is an Artificial Friend with outstanding observational qualities
• Narrator observes people who browse and pass outside
• Explores the meaning of love in a changing world
• 352 pages, first edition, paperback by Faber & Faber
• Recognized as a notable bestseller and Booker Prize longlist candidate
• Companion, hopeful perspective on human-robot relationships