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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I liked the book, and I thought it circled back to the themes that made Never Let Me Go so poignant (but I still thought Never Let Me Go was better) Are there ethical implications when we use AI as a means to an end? Who are the true winners and losers in a hypercompetitive capitalist economy. I wish he explored the genetic engineering process more fully because I think it was an interesting plot point that just came in at the end. 
I would watch a movie adaptation of it as I think it could be done very well with the right production and actors.[/quote]

This really, really makes me want to read it, but I tried to read "The Unconsoled" by Ishiguro many years ago after reading "When We Were Orphans" and I am wary. The Unconsoled is a scar. But Never Let Me Go is a complete masterpiece.[/quote]

I generally like Ishiguro but similarly also could not get through "The Unconsoled". "The Remains of the Day" is another book with interesting themes that is worth checking out if you haven't already. I even prefer it over "Never Let me Go".

Recently I heard an interview with Ishiguro on a podcast and was very impressed. Usually interviews with creatives (especially novelists) are self-indulgent and tiresome, but I found him to be extraordinarily thoughtful, humble, and intelligent.  [/quote]

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