The Book of Form and Emptiness: Winner of the Women's Prize for Fiction 2022 by Ruth Ozeki

The Book of Form and Emptiness: Winner of the Women's Prize for Fiction 2022

Ruth Ozeki

512 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary magical realism emotional reflective sad medium-paced
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After his father dies, Benny Oh finds he can hear objects talking: teapots, marbles and sharpened pencils, babbling in anger or distress. His mother, struggling to support their household alone, starts collecting things to give her comfort. Overwh...

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Moods

emotional 85%
reflective 71%
sad 58%
hopeful 40%
challenging 38%
dark 33%
inspiring 23%
mysterious 19%
funny 14%
adventurous 13%
tense 13%
informative 7%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 53%
slow 43%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 74% | A mix: 24% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 1%

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