A review by nielswu
A Tale for the Time Being by Ruth Ozeki

challenging emotional informative reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This novel had such an impressive scope, covering topics such as Zen Buddhism, quantum mechanics, terminal illness, World War 2 history, and suicide. I was also intrigued by how Ozeki blurs the line between fiction and nonfiction by including herself as a character in the book. I'll be thinking about this story for a long time.
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