Never Let Me Go

This book was deeply strange, all the more so because it was very quiet and understated. The previously cited review was arguably not wrong, but it did not describe my experience of the story. I think I can say that I loved this book, in exactly the way the book would have wanted to be loved: unconditionally, but with an awareness of the fragility of love in the face of practical matters. It did remind me, in a certain way, of The History of Love by Nicole Krauss, more to do with the tone than the style, plot or characters. It reminded me even more of Cloud Atlas by David Mitchell, another book that came to us by the good graces of the incomparable Corinna.

I don't know whether I would recommend it to anyone, and if I did, to whom. I wouldn't have bet on Corinna liking it (remember when we went to see The Hours, tee hee?) So, that's all I've got. You takes your chances with this one.