2. Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro: Cloning, Free Will, and Soulmates
From The Book Club by Goalhanger
February 24, 2026 · 1h 3m · Episode 2
About this episode
The episode explores the themes and inspirations behind Kazuo Ishiguro's novel 'Never Let Me Go'.
What inspired Kazuo Ishiguro’s timeless story about mortality, growing up, and the human condition? How are its characters so relatable, and yet entirely unique? And, why does the dark secret at its heart challenge scientific innovation? Join Dominic Sandbrook and Tabitha Syrett as they delve into the story behind Kazuo Ishiguro's literary masterpiece, the context in which it was written, and the wonderful story itself. Email us: thebookclub@goalhanger.com Instagram: @bookclubpodhq TikTok: @thebookclubpodhq X: @bookclubpodhq YouTube: @TheBookClubPodHQ Exec Producer: Dom Johnson Senior Producer: Nicole Maslen Social Producer: Harry Balden Video Editor: Joe Pettit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
People in this episode
Hosts: Dominic Sandbrook, Tabitha Syrett
Topics covered
- mortality
- cloning
- free will
- human condition
- literary analysis
- character study
Keywords
- Kazuo Ishiguro
- Never Let Me Go
- cloning
- free will
- mortality
- human condition
- literary masterpiece
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Organizations: Goalhanger
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