Anyone reading the 'Handsmaid tale' and 'Never Let me Go'?

I know what it's about and partially watched the film. Never Let Me Go that is.

It's a great book! I recommend you read - I've also watched the film but it didn't do the book any justice tbh! You study IB literature? If yes, what books you reading?

I didn't like the film. Yeah I'll try to get hold of it. Actually no I don't but If there's a good book that you've read please recommend. I'd like to get into my reading a lot more.

Oh okay! And there are tons!
Depends on what you like, I'd recommend Slaughterhouse 5

Ahhh! I finished Never Let Me Go two months ago, going to study The Handmaid's Tale next year! What other books are you doing? I'm currently reading The Assault by Harry Mulisch, which is AMAZING.

1984 is definitely one of my all time favourites, and my teacher has already been getting us excited about The Handmaid's Tale

In addition to Never Let Me Go and The Assault, I've done Persepolis as well as a few poems by Sylvia Plath. I'll be moving onto The Reader and A Doll's House in just a bit.

I don't think there is a 'correct' approach for studying Never Let Me Go- however, you can look into author's craft (Ishiguro did state in an interview that he intended Never Let Me Go to be more of a love story and not a sci-fi novel), as well as relationships (a HUGE theme in the novel) and memories. There's quite a lot to look into about memories- how much of a reliable narrator is Kathy? Her stream of consciousness/Ishiguro's writing of a bildungsroman is also extremely interesting. However, my ultimate favourite is the notion of clones and the dystopian atmosphere it gives to the story- the loss of hope (Ms Lucy telling the children about Hollywood), the significance of Hailsham as well as the theme of control and secrecy (e.g. not knowing who's in charge, espionage, and government incentives). Better yet, you can talk about Kathy's relationship with Ruth and Tommy and their inevitable downfall. At least thats how my teacher decided to look into it.

(Is it wrong that I got excited while writing this?) Hope this helps!!

No! being excited is great. You know, I was actually wondering what Ishiguro intended to portray in the novel. It seems like we overcomplicated it if it's intended to be a love story!
Possibly, it is set in a ddystopia society to emphasise the emotion of love and the theme of friendship?
Yeah I agree with you on doubting Kathy's narration! Especially when she described Tommy's drawing as 'vulnerable' and 'sweet', when the drawings were 'metallic' and 'busy'. Just shows you how much her love for him overpowered her ability to objective!

I love Persepolis! I watched the film, I really wanted to read and do my IOP on it however, my teacher removed it from our reading list because students prior to our year were unable to analyse it(They were extremely narrow minded and unable to open their minds to texts about other cultures without coming across as complete douches). I'm also a big History head which is probably why I also wanted to study it.

And Aww, you are really going to enjoy the Handsmaid tale! I advice you to dig into Second-wave Feminism, it seems like that's where Atwood got most of her influences to write the book. Also, she was a massive fan of Orwell!

1984 is definitely one of my all time favourites, and my teacher has already been getting us excited about The Handmaid's Tale

In addition to Never Let Me Go and The Assault, I've done Persepolis as well as a few poems by Sylvia Plath. I'll be moving onto The Reader and A Doll's House in just a bit.

I don't think there is a 'correct' approach for studying Never Let Me Go- however, you can look into author's craft (Ishiguro did state in an interview that he intended Never Let Me Go to be more of a love story and not a sci-fi novel), as well as relationships (a HUGE theme in the novel) and memories. There's quite a lot to look into about memories- how much of a reliable narrator is Kathy? Her stream of consciousness/Ishiguro's writing of a bildungsroman is also extremely interesting. However, my ultimate favourite is the notion of clones and the dystopian atmosphere it gives to the story- the loss of hope (Ms Lucy telling the children about Hollywood), the significance of Hailsham as well as the theme of control and secrecy (e.g. not knowing who's in charge, espionage, and government incentives). Better yet, you can talk about Kathy's relationship with Ruth and Tommy and their inevitable downfall. At least thats how my teacher decided to look into it.

(Is it wrong that I got excited while writing this?) Hope this helps!!