The Book of Form and Emptiness by Ruth Ozeki

The Book of Form and Emptiness

Ruth Ozeki with Kerry Shale (Narrator), Ruth Ozeki (Narrator)

18 hours, 53 minutes first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary magical realism emotional reflective sad medium-paced
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Description

After the tragic death of his beloved musician father, fourteen-year-old Benny Oh begins to hear voices. The voices belong to the things in his house—a sneaker, a broken Christmas ornament, a piece of wilted lettuce. Although Benny doesn’t underst...

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Community Reviews

4.05
based on 8,222 reviews

Moods

emotional: 84%

reflective: 71%

sad: 58%

hopeful: 40%

challenging: 37%

dark: 33%

inspiring: 23%

mysterious: 19%

adventurous: 14%

funny: 14%

tense: 14%

informative: 6%

lighthearted: 2%

relaxing: 1%


Pace

3% of readers chose fast
53% of readers chose medium
42% of readers chose slow
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medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

1% of readers chose Plot
25% of readers chose A mix
72% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

86% of readers chose Yes
11% of readers chose Complicated
1% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

63% of readers chose Yes
28% of readers chose Complicated
8% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

92% of readers chose Yes
3% of readers chose Complicated
3% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

84% of readers chose Yes
12% of readers chose Complicated
1% of readers chose No
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Complicated
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