Klara and the Sun
by Kazuo Ishiguro

Klara and the Sun: Genre 1 key example

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Ishiguro pushes the boundaries of science fiction by inhabiting the perspective of a robot. Less invested in world-building or place-making than its fictional counterparts, Klara and the Sun dedicates itself to tracing the psychological processes of its protagonist. In the novel, AFs—artificial, sentient creations—take on startlingly human-like qualities and serve their owners. Klara’s narration chronicles this life of service, from storefront to dumpster yard, and it memorably imagines the world as seen through her eyes.