A Tale for the Time Being by Ruth Ozeki

A Tale for the Time Being

Ruth Ozeki

14 hours, 43 minutes • first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary magical realism emotional reflective sad medium-paced

Description

A brilliant, unforgettable, and long-awaited novel from bestselling author Ruth Ozeki A time being is someone who lives in time, and that means you, and me, and every one of us who is, or was, or ever will be. In Tokyo, sixteen-year-old Nao has de...

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Community Reviews Summary of 10,408 reviews

Moods

reflective 80%
emotional 76%
sad 53%
dark 47%
challenging 37%
mysterious 37%
hopeful 35%
inspiring 24%
funny 20%
adventurous 15%
informative 15%
tense 13%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 38%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 64% | A mix: 32% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 79% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.18

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