This novel was one that sat uncomfortably with me for a while, it’s hard to properly grasp where I sit with it because truly, I don’t think I understand it in its fullest form. The Book of Form and Emptiness, Ruth Ozeki, p. Within the story Ozeki is commenting on how much we consume in terms of writing, whether that is in a traditional format or not, the construction of ones story is all consuming and found in all aspects of our lives. You see chapter exerts from Tidy Magic, emails, different points of view and a myriad of opinions and inner monologues. As you can imagine, the structure of the novel has an important role to play as the font and layout fluctuates within. A clever move from Ozeki as it allows the reader to understand the implications of grief and where Benny sits not only within his head but in the world. You also hear from the author of Tidy Magic who is dealing with her own grief and the change that consequently happens after. The novel is not purely narrated by Benny, his mother Annabelle and his book also has a voice in this story.
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