Never Let Me Go

I read an interview where Haruki Murakami said that Kazuo Ishiguro's 'Never Let Me Go' was his favorite book of the last fifty years. I've been wanting to read this book for a long time but keep getting sidetracked with all my fantasy recommendations.
I am headed to the bookstore now to pick up this book. Because, come on, if Murakami recommends it, it has to be worth it.