Cover of Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro

Never Let Me Go

Never Let Me Go is a dystopian work by Kazuo Ishiguro, published in 2005. The Dystopia Index files it under biopunk and genetic control, tracing documented themes of genetic engineering. This entry links the book to its subgenres, themes, related titles, and where to read or borrow it.

AuthorKazuo Ishiguro
First published2005
ISBN-139781471853647
SourceWikipedia · Wikidata · Open Library

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Never Let Me Go is a 2000s dystopia by Kazuo Ishiguro. It is first published in United Kingdom and originally written in English. Within this directory it sits among biopunk and genetic control, surfacing genetic engineering. Library catalogues index it under subjects including fiction, organ donors, cloning, donation of organs, tissues, women, and literature. The edition on file runs about 304 pages, has been issued by Vintage, and carries ISBN 9781471853647. See the linked Wikipedia entry for full plot detail and critical history; classifications here are editorial and marked unreviewed.

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Frequently asked

When was Never Let Me Go published?

Never Let Me Go was first published in 2005.

Who wrote Never Let Me Go?

Never Let Me Go was written by Kazuo Ishiguro.

What kind of dystopia is Never Let Me Go?

The Dystopia Index classifies it under Biopunk, with themes of Genetic engineering. These are editorial classifications, not the publisher's.

What is the ISBN of Never Let Me Go?

A catalogued edition of Never Let Me Go carries ISBN-13 9781471853647.

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