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A review by shoohoob
A Tale for the Time Being by Ruth Ozeki
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Very glad I gave this book another chance and listened to the audiobook. First half was still so slow but picked up halfway through. Some parts didn’t really click with me, but overall I did enjoy it.
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Animal cruelty, Bullying, Death, Racism, Rape, Self harm, Sexual violence, Suicide, Violence, Suicide attempt, and Injury/Injury detail