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by Lois Lowry
02017240 pages
Why you'll love it:
This science fiction shares a haunting and contemplative tone that will resonate with Klara and the Sun fans.
10 Best Books Like Klara and the Sun
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The best books like Klara and the Sun are:
- 1The Giver by Lois Lowry0
- 2Brave New World by Aldous Huxley4.4
- 3Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr4.2
- 4Children of Time by Adrian Tchaikovsky4.6
- 5Future's Edge by Gareth L. Powell4.1
- 6The Midnight Library by Matt Haig4.4
- 7Operation Bounce House by Matt Dinniman4.1
- 8Not that Kind of Good Guy by John Ringo4.6
- 9This Is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar4.3
- 10Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? by Philip K. Dick4.4
Klara is an Artificial Friend with exceptional observational abilities who watches the world from a store window, hoping to be chosen by a family in need of a companion. When she's finally selected by a sickly teenage girl, Klara must navigate the complexities of human relationships and her own growing consciousness. Through her innocent yet perceptive eyes, this haunting tale explores what it truly means to love and be human in a world where artificial beings can feel as deeply as their creators.
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This science fiction shares a melancholy but hopeful tone that will resonate with Klara and the Sun fans.
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by Adrian Tchaikovsky
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This science fiction shares a cerebral and awe-inspiring tone that will resonate with Klara and the Sun fans.
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This science fiction shares a grim but determined tone that will resonate with Klara and the Sun fans.
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This science fiction shares a contemplative and hopeful tone that will resonate with Klara and the Sun fans.
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This science fiction shares a dark and visceral tone that will resonate with Klara and the Sun fans.
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by John Ringo
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This science fiction shares a gritty but hopeful tone that will resonate with Klara and the Sun fans.
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by Amal El-Mohtar
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This science fiction shares a lyrical and yearning tone that will resonate with Klara and the Sun fans.
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by Philip K. Dick
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This science fiction shares a paranoid and melancholic tone that will resonate with Klara and the Sun fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like Klara and the Sun
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Giver📚 Series starter | Lois Lowry | 0 | 2017 | 240 | Start a new series |
| Brave New World | Aldous Huxley | 4.4 | 2006 | 288 | Similar vibes |
| Cloud Cuckoo Land | Anthony Doerr | 4.2 | 2021 | 641 | Similar vibes |
| Children of Time | Adrian Tchaikovsky | 4.6 | 2023 | 1760 | Similar vibes |
| Future's Edge | Gareth L. Powell | 4.1 | 2025 | 320 | Similar vibes |
| The Midnight Library | Matt Haig | 4.4 | 2023 | 304 | Similar vibes |
| Operation Bounce House | Matt Dinniman | 4.1 | 2026 | 448 | Similar vibes |
| Not that Kind of Good Guy | John Ringo | 4.6 | 2025 | 400 | Similar vibes |
| This Is How You Lose the Time War | Amal El-Mohtar | 4.3 | 2019 | — | Similar vibes |
| Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? | Philip K. Dick | 4.4 | 2008 | — | Similar vibes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to Klara and the Sun?
The most similar books to Klara and the Sun are The Giver, Brave New World, Cloud Cuckoo Land.
What should I read after Klara and the Sun?
After finishing Klara and the Sun, readers most commonly pick up The Giver next. Alternatively, you might enjoy more books by Kazuo Ishiguro, such as The Remains of the Day.
Who writes books like Kazuo Ishiguro?
Authors similar to Kazuo Ishiguro include Matt Haig, Andy Weir, John Ringo, Matt Dinniman, A.K. DuBoff.
What genre is Klara and the Sun?
Klara and the Sun is a Science Fiction novel by Kazuo Ishiguro, published in 2021. It features elements of Dystopian, Literary Fiction, Science Fiction.
How long is Klara and the Sun?
Klara and the Sun is 330 pages long.
About Klara and the Sun
Klara and the Sun, the first novel by Kazuo Ishiguro since he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature, tells the story of Klara, an Artificial Friend with outstanding observational qualities, who, from her place in the store, watches carefully the behavior of those who come in to browse, and of those who pass on the street outside. She remains hopeful that a customer will soon choose her.Klara and the Sun is a thrilling book that offers a look at our changing world through the eyes of an unforgettable narrator, and one that explores the fundamental question: What does it mean to love?