A Tale for the Time Being by Ruth Ozeki

A Tale for the Time Being

Ruth Ozeki

422 pages first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary emotional reflective sad medium-paced
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A brilliant, unforgettable novel from bestselling author Ruth Ozeki, author of The Book of Form and EmptinessFinalist for the Booker Prize and the National Book Critics Circle Award“A time being is someone who lives in time, and that means you, an...

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Community Reviews Summary of 15,569 reviews

Moods

reflective 80%
emotional 77%
sad 54%
dark 49%
mysterious 39%
hopeful 37%
challenging 35%
inspiring 26%
funny 21%
adventurous 16%
informative 16%
tense 15%
relaxing 3%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

medium 59%
slow 36%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 62% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 79% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.19

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