Klara and the Sun

From the reviews this seems like a pretty divisive book but honestly, I liked it.

Klara is observant, optimistic, and relentlessly naive so I get how she could read as bland or annoying to many but I liked her.

It feels like she has full sentience without the full range of human emotions. She remains childlike and naive throughout her entire lifespan with minimal fear, anger, and sadness. Personally, I think that this was a nice choice (but maybe it's because I don't actively seek out emotionally challenging books). And while I agree that sometimes her perspective leaves much to be desired, I was still on board throughout the novel with Ishiguro's writing and the slow reveal of the world. Anyway, I still think she deserves better than the end she got.

There is one thing left vague in the novel that I don't know whether I like or not because it seems like a sudden departure from the genre, but it's give or take. I don't mind too much either way.

If you're looking for a sci-fi book that delves headfirst into the good and bad of human nature, this is not the book for you. It's reads more like one of those cozy books with a tiny kick.

That being said, I did like it.