The Book of Form and Emptiness by Ruth Ozeki

The Book of Form and Emptiness

Ruth Ozeki

550 pages • first pub 2021 (view editions)

fiction contemporary literary magical realism emotional reflective sad medium-paced
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This book is ideal for introspective readers who appreciate lyrical explorations of grief, mental health, and the transformative power of stories, wrapped in a surreal yet emotionally resonant narrative.

Description

After the tragic death of his father, fourteen-year-old Benny Oh begins to hear voices. The voices belong to the things in his house and sound variously pleasant, angry or sad. Then his mother develops a hoarding problem, and the voices grow more ...

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Community Reviews

4.06
based on 8,460 reviews

Moods

emotional: 84%

reflective: 72%

sad: 58%

hopeful: 40%

challenging: 37%

dark: 33%

inspiring: 23%

mysterious: 19%

funny: 14%

tense: 14%

adventurous: 13%

informative: 6%

lighthearted: 2%

relaxing: 1%

Pace

3% of readers chose fast
54% of readers chose medium
42% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

1% of readers chose Plot
25% of readers chose A mix
73% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

86% of readers chose Yes
11% of readers chose Complicated
1% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

63% of readers chose Yes
28% of readers chose Complicated
8% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

92% of readers chose Yes
3% of readers chose Complicated
3% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

85% of readers chose Yes
12% of readers chose Complicated
1% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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