Never Let Me Go
by Kazuo Ishiguro
Reading Level 8 Intense (Lvl 4)
Ages 13+
The text is written at a 8th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.
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About This Book
Kathy, Ruth, and Tommy grew up in a secluded English boarding school where they were told they were extraordinary, yet the true nature of their lives slowly unfolds as they grow up. As Kathy reflects on their shared past, secrets about their identities and destinies come to light, revealing a haunting and emotional journey. This story blends mystery and poignant reflection to explore what it means to be human.
Representation & Themes
MulticulturalComing of AgeFriendshipFamilyScience & NatureSocial Justice
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 4 — Intense Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
Heavy themes explored in depth. War, death, abuse addressed directly.
Content Flags
Emotional: Loss & Grief Emotional: Identity & Self-Discovery Physical/Safety: Illness & Injury Social: Donation of organs, tissues, etc.
Data confidence: standard
Details
- ISBN
- 9781400078776
- Pages
- 288
- Publisher
- Vintage
- Published
- 2006
- Type
- Fiction
Genres
Fiction
Subjects
Women -- FictionCloning -- FictionOrgan donors -- FictionDonation of organs, tissues, etc. -- FictionEngland -- FictionFictionOrgan donorsCloningDonation of organs, tissuesWomenLiteratureNew York Times bestsellernyt:trade_fiction_paperback=2010-09-05Human cloningScience fictionFiction, psychologicalFiction, science fiction, generalEngland, fictionLarge type booksSchool childrenReminiscingFriendshipEnglish literatureIshiguro, kazuo, 1954-Powieść angielskaTłumaczenia polskieFemmesRomans, nouvellesClonageDonneurs d'organesDons d'organes, de tissusNovela inglesaPsychological fictionLiteraryDonation of organs, tissues, etcDonation of organs, tissues, etc--fictionWomen--fictionCloning--fictionOrgan donors--fictionPr6059.s5 n48 2006Fic
Places
EnglandNorfolk