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The Book of Form and Emptiness: A Novel | Ruth Ozeki

so-so

I'm unable to quite describe my feelings about this book. It was weirdly beautiful; however, it was equally just plain weird. Plus I found both of the main characters, Benny & Annabelle, incredibly infuriating & annoying. The Bottleman was my favorite character by far, so full of colorful personality & wisdom. ... ⤵️

monkeygirlsmama ... ⤴️ Definitely a good book on audio because the narrator had a great voice. I do wonder though if I would have hated Benny & his mom less if the narrator had made them less whiny. Cause, despite everything they both had going on mentally and emotionally, I feel like neither would have been so infantile in the way they talked and pitched fits. Fits & frustrations? Sure, I just don't think they'd sound so childlike; that's what rubbed me wrong. 3w

Suet624 That‘s too bad about the voices. 3w

monkeygirlsmama @Suet624 The narrator did amazing with other character voices so maybe he read it the way the author intended, but I know if I had read it I wouldn't have made these two so over the top. Guess it just depends on the vibe of the reader. 🤷‍♀️ 3w

CindyMyLifeIsLit I just bought the physical book yesterday, so hopefully it will be better without the voices! 3w

monkeygirlsmama @CindyMyLifeIsLit Will be interested to hear what you think. Happy Reading! 3w

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JenReadsAlot

The Book of Form and Emptiness: A Novel | Ruth Ozeki

bailed

I'm sad....I loved A Tale for the Time Being, but after 100 pages of this one I just can't get engaged. #authoramonth @Soubhiville

AmyG I did a bit of skimming. This was hard for me, too. 3w

dabbe #hailthebail! 🤩🤩🤩 3w

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AmyG

The Book of Form and Emptiness: A Novel | Ruth Ozeki

Finished. This one was a bit of a struggle. Too long and meandering for my taste. I really wanted to like it.

#AuthorAMonth @Soubhiville April

Soubhiville It‘s a doorstop for sure! Sorry it wasn‘t a favorite. 3w

JenReadsAlot I'm 50 pages in and hoping it gets better for me! 3w

AmyG @Soubhiville It happens. 3w

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AmyG @JenReadsAlot I hope so. Most people really loved it. 3w

BarbaraBB I felt the same! 3w

AmyG @BarbaraBB Ha, I feel validated! 3w

wanderinglynn 👋🏻 I‘m still around! I took a social media break that lasted a bit longer than planned. 3w

AmyG @wanderinglynn ❤️👊🏻 3w

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JenReadsAlot

The Book of Form and Emptiness: A Novel | Ruth Ozeki

1. Tagged for #authoramonth
2. I don't so I should probably change that 😂
Thanks @Kshakal @TheSpineView #two4tuesday

TheSpineView I think I would faint if I had no books on pre-order!🤣🤣🤣 4w

JenReadsAlot @TheSpineView LOL I love it! 4w

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dariazeoli

Clutter: A Tidy History | Jennifer Howard

“Clutter, like emotional chaos, has a way of running in families, passed down like curly hair or blue eyes or musical ability.”

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monalyisha

The Book of Form and Emptiness: A Novel | Ruth Ozeki

@Tkimsal generously offered up a copy of Ozeki‘s most recent novel and I jumped on the post so fast!

A Tale for the Time Being might be one of my favorite books ever. So, I‘ve got sky high expectations (and no hopes of tamping them down). Reviews have been favorable. Fingers crossed!

Color me surprised when the book showed up in the mail with a bonus mug, to boot! Tim, your gift made me smile. And a smile in the winter is priceless.

Thanks! 🥳

Singout Looking forward to hearing your review! I loved A Tale for the Time Being too. 2mo

Tkimsal You‘re welcome! Hope you enjoy both! 2mo

CBee Can‘t wait to see your review! I still have to get to this one 🤦‍♀️ 2mo

lil1inblue Oooh! Instantly stacked. I also loved A Tale for the Time Being. 😍 2mo

cariashley I loved this book, and was also a huge fan of A Tale for the Time Being. You‘re in for a treat! 2mo

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Amie

The House We Grew Up In: A Novel | Lisa Jewell

pan

I would have bailed if this hadn't been for book club. This family is messed up and everything tied up too nicely at the end after all the terrible things they did to each other. And all the comments about weight/characters being fat were gross.

RebelReader I haven‘t read this one, but I saw a video where this was Lisa Jewell‘s favorite of all her books. Just thought it was interesting given your review. 6mo

Amie @RebelReader That is interesting! Despite her popularity, this author is just not for me - I didn't like one of her other books and bailed on another. I will be avoiding her books from here on out. 6mo

RebelReader @Amie I feel that way about Colleen Hoover! 🤷🏼‍♀️ 6mo

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Amie

City of Saviors | Rachel Howzell Hall

pick

Book 4 and last in series. One pretty disturbing aspect to the crime at the center of the mystery. Good series. Liked it better than this author's standalones.

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Cupcake12

House We Grew Up in | Lisa Jewell

pick

Meet the Bird family who live in a picture perfect cosy village. Sensible Megan, shy Bethan and twin boys - Rhys and Rory, Colin, their father and beautiful mother Lorelei. One Easter weekend, a tragic event takes place and the family will never be the same again. The family is torn apart and they go on to lead separate lives. Years later they return to their childhood home to find out once for all what happened to their childhood.

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Cupcake12

The House We Grew Up In: A Novel | Lisa Jewell

Starting this today. Another book from my TBR list.

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