Local Color

I have never heard the term "local color" before. But I found that it applies well to the beginning of Never Let Me Go. The beginning is dedicated to Kathy's home school Hailsham. When Kathy is in her flashback, she portrays Hailsham as a dreamy land. The descriptions of the places are glorious. At the opening, she discusses how others viewed Hailsham. She realized how lucky she was to have lived her childhood years there. I have yet to read one poor aspect of Hailsham. She emphasizes how close she was to her friends and how nice the area was. Even the custom of "The Exchanges" she holds in high regard.