Never Let Me Go (2005)

"Never Let Me Go" is a science fiction novel by Kazuo Ishiguro, first published in 2005. The novel is set in a dystopian alternate reality where human clones are created and raised to be organ donors. The story follows the lives of three of these clones, Ruth, Kathy, and Tommy, as they grow up together at a secluded boarding school called Hailsham.

As they grow older, Ruth, Kathy, and Tommy must come to terms with the fact that their lives have a predetermined purpose and that they will eventually have to donate their organs. The novel explores themes of identity, love, loss, and what it means to be human.

Overall, "Never Let Me Go" is a thought-provoking and emotionally powerful work that raises important questions about the value of human life and the ethical implications of scientific advancement. It has received widespread critical acclaim and has been included on numerous best book lists.

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