The Book of Form and Emptiness
by Ruth Ozeki
About This Book
The Book of Form and Emptiness by Ruth Ozeki is a moving and imaginative novel about a boy named Benny, who begins hearing the voices of objects after his father's death. As Benny grapples with grief and his mother's struggles with hoarding, he finds solace in a public library where the boundaries between reality and imagination blur. The story explores themes of loss, mental health, connection, and the power of stories, blending heartfelt realism with magical elements.
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Brenda Frenjo
I enjoyed reading this book! One of my favorite parts was delving into Benny's mind. The author did an excellent job illustrating the effects of grief and loss. However, I felt that some parts, particularly those about the narrations by the Book and the details about Aikon and the Tidy Magic, were a...
Fred Juma
Not a bad book at all but not something I would have picked as my personal read. Readable story though, not a page turner