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A review by sweetearlgrey
The Book of Form and Emptiness by Ruth Ozeki
emotional
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? It's complicated
Look, I know this book looks daunting at first glance, but trust me, it's long for a good reason. There are so many themes: grief, mental health, spirituality, adolescence, love, consumerism, capitalism etc.... It also offers multiple perspectives (one of which is the actual book's perspective, which is very creative). It is a slightly stressful, but overall rewarding story.
Graphic: Mental illness, Physical abuse, and Self harm