The Book of Form and Emptiness by Ruth Ozeki

4.05 AVERAGE

pbbsalmon's review against another edition

5.0
If I can give this 6 stars, I would.

Ruth Ozeki is my favorite author now.

meshuggeknitter's review against another edition

4.0
I for one, found some of the narrator’s voices quite irritating. Annabelle’s was so high and flighty making her seem quite weak, which I don’t believe underneath her outward facing persona was. Also, the bottle man’s was a bit over the top. But in spite of that, I throughly enjoyed this story.

miaholli's review against another edition

4.0
hopeful sad slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

polc_ka's review against another edition

2.0
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

tanysssharp's review against another edition

2.75
challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
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ruthlemon08's review against another edition

3.75
dark emotional funny inspiring medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
I liked Benny, I couldn't stand Annabelle - perhaps I was supposed to feel sorry for her but I didn't. I found her really infuriating (the narrator of the audiobook also did an annoying voice for her which didn't help). Benny, however, I was much more invested in, and I loved his journey. Plus, of course, The Book was an amazing character!

julieveg's review against another edition

5.0
One of the best books I read this year. I’m still thinking about it a week later which is unusual because I mind dump books after reading them. Things that stood out: creative narrating, beautiful prose, sympathetic characters, and Buddhist themes.
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amotisse's review against another edition

5.0
This was incredible to listen to and I will buy my own copy...there are many passages I wish to revisit and reflect upon. So many succinct thoughts to absorb. Deeply inspiring.

youreabiggirlnow's review against another edition

4.75
emotional inspiring medium-paced

taylorgriffreads's review against another edition

4.0
Stunning, contemplative and original. Annabell is an angel :’)