A review by cmgriffin
The Book of Form and Emptiness by Ruth Ozeki

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This is the kind of book that takes you apart and puts you back together again. It’s great, and I’ll never re-read it.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Self harm, Grief, and Death of parent

Moderate: Addiction, Animal death, Drug use, and Suicide

Minor: Body shaming and Bullying