Kazuo Ishiguro, the Nobel prize-winning author, invites a journalist into his London flat for an interview. Known for his attention to detail and creation of unsettling fiction, Ishiguro’s most loved novel, “Never Let Me Go,” continues to find new readers 20 years after its publication. The novel explores the theme of mortality and the desire to escape death. Ishiguro credits the book with influencing his later works, “The Buried Giant” and “Klara and the Sun.”
Despite his success, Ishiguro humbly admits he is not a great writer of prose. He reflects on his career, the changing literary landscape, and the challenge of creating emotional truths in his writing. In a society where AI can manipulate emotions, Ishiguro calls for protections for artists’ work. He expresses concerns about the power of fiction to elicit emotional responses and its potential exploitation in a post-truth world.
As Ishiguro continues to push boundaries in his writing, he acknowledges the distance between himself and his novels, comparing them to children who grow and evolve independently. His latest novel, set on a train, promises to deliver a claustrophobic and significant journey. Despite his uncertainties, Ishiguro’s stories will continue to captivate readers and offer emotional depth. Never Let Me Go: 20th Anniversary Edition by Kazuo Ishiguro is set to be released by Faber on 13 March.
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