Characters in Klara and the Sun

Klara (Klara and the Sun)

A solar-powered Artificial Friend who narrates the novel, observing the household she joins with acute attention and limited understanding.

Josie (Klara and the Sun)

The fourteen-year-old girl who chooses Klara from the store, and whose fragile health shapes everything that follows.

Rick (Klara and the Sun)

Josie's neighbour and closest childhood friend, who was not genetically lifted as she was.

Chrissie (Klara and the Sun)

Josie's mother, a driven professional determined to secure the best possible future for her daughter.

Paul (Klara and the Sun)

Josie's father, who lives apart from the family in a separate community.

Melania Housekeeper

The housekeeper in Josie's household, whose blunt manner often puzzles Klara.

Mr Capaldi

An artist and technician engaged by Josie's family, whose commission draws Klara into their plans.

Rosa (Klara and the Sun)

Another Artificial Friend who shares the store display with Klara before they are separated.

Miss Helen

Josie Arthur

Chrissie Arthur

Paul Arthur

Henry Capaldi

Manager