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Never Let Me Go

Book • 2005
The novel is set in a dystopian England where cloning technology allows for the mass production of organ donors.

The story is narrated by Kathy, a clone who works as a 'carer' for other donors.

Kathy reflects on her upbringing at Hailsham, a boarding school for clones, and her relationships with her friends Ruth and Tommy.

As the narrative unfolds, it reveals the grim reality of the clones' existence: they are raised to donate their organs until they 'complete' (die).

The book explores themes of identity, humanity, and the moral implications of scientific advancements, raising questions about the treatment of the vulnerable and the nature of human existence.

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as one of the books to be discussed on the show.
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as an example of a book they've covered on their podcast.
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as a book that may not be known by everyone.
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as the episode's primary focus, exploring its themes, plot, and authorial context.
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Dan John
as a book he first encountered in graduate school and as containing imagery related to his training (cover showing a dragged sandbag).
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Dominic Sandbrook
as the featured book on his show The Book Club, discussed for its themes of mortality, humanity, and cloning.
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Claire Parker
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