Never let me go by Kazuo Ishiguri (a writer I usually promote and enjoy).
This is a thought-provoking book and explores the theme of clones being generated and raised for the sole purpose of organ harvesting/donating. It asks the questions: do clones have souls? And are they truly capable of having loving sexual relationships etc.
The book is well-written, has an intriguing story-line etc. However, it continually promotes, encourages and normalises the idea of underage sex between the students in the story (which, for the most part, is set in a school), so for this reason alone, I am NOT happy for my underage daughter to be reading this book in her English class.
(Jane M.,Co.Waterford)
Verdict:
Why the continual emphasis on sex,sex,sex ??! I want my daughter to fill her school-going years with healthy friendships, sport, music, hobbies, creativity etc….not sex! There is a time for everything and sexual liaisons, diseases, pregnancy etc can be explored AFTER these precious teen years thank you very much!
(Helen H.,Co.Cork)