The Quest for Clarity

I have chosen Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro for my book club, and so far I couldn't help but notice the complex relationship between two childhood friends Josie and Rick. Growing up in an isolated rural area with few people their age, their bond was inevitable. In fact, they agreed to a plan to spend the rest of their lives together. And it seemed like a very serious and legitimate plan, with their relationship built from years of shared experiences and conversations. However, the complexity of their relationship I felt was from their different expectations they set on each other, which seemed to produce unexpected challenges within their relationship. While their bond might make them appear "meant to be", many thoughts could get in the way of their efforts to pursue their relationship into something long-lasting. In Josie's perspective, it was clear that she wanted Rick to be more involved in social activities like the gathering at her house they had, stating &