Book Review : Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro

Last Saturday I finished my 57th book of 2025: Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro.

At first, I wasn’t sure if I liked it — Ruth frustrated me, and even Tommy at times. But this is one of those novels that grows on you after closing the final page. It lingers, because it quietly reflects on something universal: impermanence.

The story made me think of how careers, relationships, and even “glory” eventually fade. Yet what truly matters is not how long something lasts, but how we carry ourselves through it. Kathy, with her quiet composure and tender reflections, shows that bearing, resilience, and having a “soul” are what give life meaning, even in the face of inevitability.

For me, this novel isn’t just about dystopian futures — it’s about the dignity of living with awareness and acceptance, finding beauty in fleeting moments, and holding onto what makes us human.

It’s a book that stays with you, reminding us that impermanence is certain — but our bearing and our soul are what endure.