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A review by anya_lasagna
A Tale for the Time Being by Ruth Ozeki
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Mental illness
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and Grief
Minor: Body shaming, Bullying, Death, Rape, Suicidal thoughts, Dementia, Suicide attempt, and War
The rape mentioned does not actually happen but is something one of the characters imagines happening while she is pondering a certain course of action