Why ‘Never Let Me Go’ is a Novel You Should Read Right Now

Why ‘Never Let Me Go’ is a Novel You Should Read Right Now
Kazuo Ishiguro’s twisted award-winning 2005 novel is one of the best I’ve ever read. Here’s why.
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May 4, 2019
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The StoryNever Let Me Go tells of a society where clones are educated and brought up solely to provide their vital organs for regular people in the world. The novel is told…
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