Ruth Ozeki’s acclaimed novel offers a profound meditation on time, identity, and the intricate connections that bind people across cultures and eras. Through the interwoven narratives of a Japanese teenager and a Japanese-American writer, the story probes the boundaries between fiction and reality, exploring themes of loss, resilience, and the search for meaning. The book invites readers to reflect on how personal histories, trauma, and the act of storytelling itself shape one’s understanding of self and the world.

• Time is both linear and cyclical: The narrative structure and philosophical musings highlight time’s...
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