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A review by anya_lasagna
A Tale for the Time Being by Ruth Ozeki
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
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? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Mental illness
Moderate: Grief and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Dementia, Rape, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Bullying, Body shaming, War, and Death
The rape mentioned does not actually happen but is something one of the characters imagines happening while she is pondering a certain course of action