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A review by recorderkfk
A Tale for the Time Being by Ruth Ozeki
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Stretch book/ growth edge book for me - but a different mode of storytelling - 2 narratives 1) first person Japanese teenager who grew up in California. 2) third person limited omnipresent narrator of Ruth an author who lives with her husband on an island off of Washington.
The book grows on you the more you read of it!
The book grows on you the more you read of it!
Graphic: Bullying, Torture, Suicidal thoughts, Rape, Violence, War, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Suicide, Xenophobia, and Sexual content
Minor: Self harm, Stalking, Death of parent, Grief, and Miscarriage