A Tale for the Time Being by Ruth Ozeki

A Tale for the Time Being

Ruth Ozeki

fiction contemporary literary magical realism emotional reflective sad medium-paced

14 hours, 45 minutes | first published 2013

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In Tokyo, sixteen-year-old Nao has decided there’s only one escape from her aching loneliness and her classmates’ bullying, but before she ends it all, Nao plans to document the life of her great-grandmother, a Buddhist nun who’s lived more than a...
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Moods

reflective 80%
emotional 75%
sad 52%
dark 46%
challenging 38%
mysterious 37%
hopeful 34%
inspiring 23%
funny 20%
adventurous 15%
informative 15%
tense 13%
relaxing 3%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 39%
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: 8% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.18

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