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

challenging dark inspiring mysterious reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

It took me about 3.5 months to finish it. It has a slow-medium pace and I was reading other things. There were some difficult points, and I kept thinking it wouldn’t get worse - but it did, as the story picked up intrigue. Good rhythm. From page one right through the last appendix, there are layers of meaning and sizzling possibilities that make you think. Ultimately ends in a conversation of quantum mechanics which I did not see coming. Beautiful convergence of science, Buddhist ideas and Western philosophy- which for me was timely because only last year I learned about Heidegger and his being time ideas. This notion of being time has been on my mind ever since, which is ultimately why I was drawn to this title and had picked up this book while browsing at the library. Of course there’s the theme of history, identity, war and destruction that is inflicted on other nations but ultimately we are all interconnected on one planet. 

🤯 so impressed and floored by the ideas - made me very reflective. 
💗 loved the story; emotional at many points 
👏 such narrative skill and a unique story and idea 
🔁 recursive and layers of meaning 
⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ five stars from me!