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A review by harrisonarachel
A Tale for the Time Being by Ruth Ozeki
5.0
Really loved this book. Had so many different elements to it, and even though it didn't end in a completely understandable way, I was left feeling happy having read it.
It taught me a lot about life in a different country, from a younger perspective, and also showed me a way of like in Japan that was very different to how I perceived it.
I have always loved reading books that have a diary feel to them, as they make it so much more personal and as if you now have a secret between each other, being a diary writer myself must be the reason behind why I enjoy it so much.
The difference between the 2 writers (we follow 2 different people) flowed really well, there were moments when I did just want to skip ahead because I was left on a cliff-hanger, but I was glad I didn't and stuck to the story.
I loved having an insight into older Japanese traditions too. Jiko the Japanese nun was such an interesting character, it made me want to learn more about how they lived, practicing zen and not caring about the small menial things.
This book has made a good influence on my life to be honest, and was one of those books that once I started I had to finish.
10/10
It taught me a lot about life in a different country, from a younger perspective, and also showed me a way of like in Japan that was very different to how I perceived it.
I have always loved reading books that have a diary feel to them, as they make it so much more personal and as if you now have a secret between each other, being a diary writer myself must be the reason behind why I enjoy it so much.
The difference between the 2 writers (we follow 2 different people) flowed really well, there were moments when I did just want to skip ahead because I was left on a cliff-hanger, but I was glad I didn't and stuck to the story.
I loved having an insight into older Japanese traditions too. Jiko the Japanese nun was such an interesting character, it made me want to learn more about how they lived, practicing zen and not caring about the small menial things.
This book has made a good influence on my life to be honest, and was one of those books that once I started I had to finish.
10/10