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

challenging reflective sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

There is such conflict in this book, in many ways. But it was a book that made you think and pay attention. For me, it was quite a unique read. How the interaction between the two main characters unfolds shows great thought om the author's behalf. I also appreciate greatly the research that went into this book as well and the detailed foot notes that helps the reader to understand. I found this book a challenge at times and it felt dense for where my head was at at the time, but I see and acknowledge that many have loved it. I would like to say that the rating is on me and does not truly reflect the book. But that it was I love, that readers see it differently. This book is full of struggles the characters face, but I found that Nao's thoughts were very developed for her age. The atmosphere the author created made the book engaging in a whole different way. The book was a mix of slow and speedy and often times, I wanted it the other way. For this, I felt lost at times. 

This review feel a bit like a brain dump, but I feel I have a lot to get out about it. There were ups and downs to this book and currently, I am not sure where I stand on my thoughts of what weighed out. 
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