The Book of Form and Emptiness

Centred around grief, Ozeki’s style of writing was captivating. I was easily drawn to read more from page one. Following through the story of Benny and her mother, the book explored the different impacts of grief and how people react differently. Through the book of form I had a glimpse into hoarding and how it manifests in losses. Having something to hold on and one that is easy to control was evident in Annabelle’s obsession with old newspaper clippings, Kenji’s shirts, pots, fridge magnets and even Benny was something I had not expected to be showcased in such a way.

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Not a bad book at all but not something I would have picked as my personal read. Readable story though, not a page turner

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...