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A Tale For The Time Being

Ruth Ozeki
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64 pages • 2 hours read

Ruth Ozeki

A Tale For The Time Being

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2013

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    Ruth Ozeki's A Tale For The Time Being intertwines the lives of a Japanese schoolgirl and a writer in Canada, exploring themes of time, identity, and cultural conflict. Critics praise its inventive narrative structure and deep philosophical insight, although some find the pacing uneven. Overall, it's lauded for its emotional depth and rich character development.

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    Who Should Read A Tale For The Time Being?

    A reader captivated by A Tale For The Time Being by Ruth Ozeki typically enjoys intricate, dual-narrative stories that blend cultural and philosophical themes. Fans of Haruki Murakami's surreal storytelling or David Mitchell's Cloud Atlas will find similar enjoyment in Ozeki's exploration of time, identity, and interconnectedness.

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    18+years