A review by maddness22
The Book of Form and Emptiness by Ruth Ozeki

dark emotional reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This was a very thoughtful gift that I enjoyed fully. It inspired so much introspection and healed my soul in ways I didn't know it needed to be healed. The relationship between Annabelle and Benny is unique and well written. All of the characters have so much depth to them and I love the meta aspects of the book narration. Overall, this book does a very good job on speaking to what needs to be heard for you at the time of reading, especially on the aspects of grief and the difficulties of life in general.

I will say the blatant Mario Kondo comparison was a bit bizarre, but it worked great with the story.
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