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A Tale for the Time Being

by Ruth Ozeki
A Tale for the Time Being
A Tale for the Time Being

Life-changing diary swept by tsunami.

"A Tale for the Time Being" is an immersive reading experience that takes you on a journey through the diary of a spirited young girl named Nao, who is trying to find her place in the world. Along the way, readers will be exposed to themes such as time, trauma, and the search for meaning. This book is perfect for readers who enjoy introspective and thought-provoking reads that leave a lasting impact.

  • Booker Prize Nominee (2013)
  • Sunburst Award for Adult (2014)
  • Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Fiction (2013)
  • PEN Open Book Award Nominee for Longlist (2014)
  • National Book Critics Circle Award Nominee for Fiction (2013)
  • The Kitschies for Red Tentacle (Novel) (2013)
  • Andrew Carnegie Medal Nominee for Fiction (2014)
  • Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Fiction (2013)
  • Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature for Adult Fiction (2013)
  • Metų verstinė knyga Nominee (2016)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

A Tale for the Time Being

by Ruth Ozeki
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This is a well-read book, which means that the previous owner probably really enjoyed it! The cover and pages may include moderate foxing and annotations, but the text is not obscured and still readable. Moderate cosmetic defects and minor water damage may be present on the edges of the book. For paperbacks, there may be multiple crease marks on the spine.

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ISBN: 9780857867971
Authors: Ruth Ozeki
Publisher: Canongate Books
Date of Publication: 2013-03-11
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction, Contemporary
Related Topics: Asian Literature, Japanese Literature
Goodreads rating: 4.06
(rated by 129936 readers)

Description

Within the pages of this book lies the diary of a girl called Nao. Riding the waves of a tsunami, it is making its way across the ocean. It will change the life of the person who finds it. It might just change yours, too.
 

Life-changing diary swept by tsunami.

"A Tale for the Time Being" is an immersive reading experience that takes you on a journey through the diary of a spirited young girl named Nao, who is trying to find her place in the world. Along the way, readers will be exposed to themes such as time, trauma, and the search for meaning. This book is perfect for readers who enjoy introspective and thought-provoking reads that leave a lasting impact.

  • Booker Prize Nominee (2013)
  • Sunburst Award for Adult (2014)
  • Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Fiction (2013)
  • PEN Open Book Award Nominee for Longlist (2014)
  • National Book Critics Circle Award Nominee for Fiction (2013)
  • The Kitschies for Red Tentacle (Novel) (2013)
  • Andrew Carnegie Medal Nominee for Fiction (2014)
  • Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Fiction (2013)
  • Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature for Adult Fiction (2013)
  • Metų verstinė knyga Nominee (2016)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.