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

adventurous hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

  “I find myself drawn to literature more now than in the past; not the individual works as much as the idea of literature— the heroic effort and nobility of our human desire to make beauty of our minds.” 

I enjoyed the consciousness of the narrative and the metafiction style, which is definitely an interesting choice that is quite post-modern. It is reflective and subtle and embeds Japanese values in such a beautiful way. The creation of parallel universes is an interesting standpoint that was equal parts confusing and fascinating. It is ghastly and beautiful and leaves much to be desired.
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