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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 AwardA time being is someone who lives in time, and that means you, and me, and every one of us who is, or was, or ever will be.In Tokyo, sixteenyearold Nao has decided theres only one escape from her aching loneliness and her classmates bullying. But before she ends it all, Nao first plans to document the life of her great grandmother, a Buddhist nun whos lived more than a century. A diary is Naos only solaceand will touch lives in ways she can scarcely imagine. Across the Pacific, we meet Ruth, a novelist living on a remote island who discovers a collection of artifacts washed ashore in a Hello Kitty lunchboxpossibly debris from the devastating 2011 tsunami. As the mystery of its contents unfolds, Ruth is pulled into the past, into Naos drama and her unknown fate, and forward into her own future.Full of Ozekis signature humor and deeply engaged with the relationship between writer and reader, past and present, fact and fiction, quantum physics, history, and myth, A Tale for the Time Being is a brilliantly inventive, beguiling story of our shared humanity and the search for home.
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- Q: What is 'A Tale for the Time Being' about? A: 'A Tale for the Time Being' is a novel by Ruth Ozeki that intertwines the lives of a teenage girl named Nao in Tokyo and a novelist named Ruth living on a remote island. The story explores themes of time, existence, and the connections between people across generations.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'A Tale for the Time Being' is Ruth Ozeki, who is also known for her bestselling work 'The Book of Form and Emptiness'.
- Q: What genre does this novel belong to? A: 'A Tale for the Time Being' is categorized as a Psychological novel, engaging deeply with themes of identity, time, and human connection.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The novel consists of 448 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of the book? A: 'A Tale for the Time Being' was published on December 31, 2013.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is in 'New' condition.
- Q: Is this book available in other formats? A: The current listing specifies a paperback binding, but it may also be available in other formats such as hardcover or ebook through different retailers.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'A Tale for the Time Being'? A: The novel explores themes such as the relationship between writer and reader, the concept of time, existential questions, and the impact of history and personal narratives.
- Q: Is 'A Tale for the Time Being' suitable for young adults? A: While the book is primarily aimed at adult readers, the themes and narratives may resonate with mature young adults, especially those interested in psychological and philosophical explorations.
- Q: Has 'A Tale for the Time Being' received any awards? A: Yes, the novel was a finalist for the Booker Prize and the National Book Critics Circle Award.