Kathy, Ruth, and Tommy attended Hailsham, the pleasant English boarding school, and grew up in a well-supported environment, even though the students were allowed little contact with the outside world. The trio doesn't fully realize the truth behind Hailsham until graduating from school. And when they look back upon their youth, Kathy finally understands their experience and what Hailsham truly is.

NEVER is a thought-provoking and hauntingly beautiful novel that kept me hooked from start to finish. Despite knowing what was going to happen, I was still fascinated by how Ishiguro connected the seemingly meandering writing to the final reveal. The slow and subtle unveiling of information kept me engaged and invested in the story.

Though there isn't a big twist, Ishiguro's writing still captivates the readers. The eerie atmosphere of the novel added to the overall feeling of unease, and I found myself projecting my own emotions onto the characters. The beauty of Ishiguro's writing lies in the way it keeps the reader waiting for the other shoe to drop.

Interestingly, while many people said they cried while reading this book, I did not shed a single tear. This is so odd for me, considering I'm a HUGE crybaby when it comes to reading (and pretty much everything else in life