September 19, 2010 7:00 PM - 30 attended
Book Club: Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro
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Never Let Me Go is a 2005 novel written by acclaimed Japanese British author Kazuo Ishiguro. It was shortlisted for the 2005 Booker Prize, and was included on Time Magazine's 100 Best English-Language Novels from 1923 to 2005.
The setting of this story takes place in a dystopian British society which is revealed gradually throughout the novel. Kathy H, a young woman who spent her childhood in an unusual boarding school known as Hailsham, comes back into contact with two of her friends from Hailsham, to discover the dark secrets buried in their communal past that had been hidden from them throughout their formative years.
A film adaptation starring Keira Knightly is scheduled to be released in October 2010, so let's read and discuss this book before the movie comes out!
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Aaron
so far I've got suggestions for Three Cups of Tea, The Kite Runner, A Thousand Splendid Suns, and The Piano Teacher.
Posted September 21, 2010 at 12:43 AM -
Marlena
Lisa See's Snow Flower and the Secret Fan? Jhumpa Lahiri's The Namesake?
Posted September 21, 2010 at 2:01 PM -
Maki
The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao, La Sombra del Viento (The Shadow of the Wind), IQ84, The Story of a Shipwrecked Sailor could be good reads.
Posted September 21, 2010 at 10:08 PM -
A former member
I've wanted to read Jhumpa Lahiri's Interpreter of Maladies for awhile now
Posted September 21, 2010 at 11:15 PM -
Keith
I have read Three Cups of Tea and the Namesake. The group would probably enjoy a discussion about either of these books. I second Makiko's choice of the Brief Wonderous Life of Oscar Wao. That is a book I have wanted to read for a while. Let's make a choice soon.
Posted September 25, 2010 at 8:54 AM -
Vi
Hey, it's been awhile. Let's pick a title so we can start reading.
Posted September 30, 2010 at 10:50 AM -
Maki
Hi Viola, it was nice meeting you! I agree, either 1. we should vote or 2. someone should choose for the group. I'm fine with either!
Posted September 30, 2010 at 11:11 AM -
Aaron
I'm leaning toward the Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao (seem to have three votes for that), and then Interpreter of Maladies for the one after. I'll set up the event as soon as JT gets back to me. Let's start Oscar Wao in the meantime if you want to get a head start!
Posted September 30, 2010 at 11:39 AM -
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A former member
Anyone interested in seeing the movie this week/weekend?
Posted October 3, 2010 at 11:25 PM
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NateIt was a great conversation with interesting viewpoints on the associated themes of the book. I apologise that I didn't finish the book entirely and didn't have enough to comment on. I will though next time!
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KeithI had a great time and would very much like to have another bookclub meet up soon. The conversation was interesting, eye-opening, and humorous. Let's select another book!
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Vi20s & 30s Asian Rockstar!Fantastic meetup! It was the perfect size and the conversation was natural, free flowing, and enlightening. Great group of people.
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intellectual, engaging coversation.
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Great discussion this past week! Any book discussions please feel free to place them on this board.