The Book of Form and Emptiness
First edition (US) | |
| Author | Ruth Ozeki |
|---|---|
| Cover artist | Jon Gray |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Magical realism |
| Publisher | Viking (US) Canongate Books (UK) |
Publication date | September 21, 2021 |
| Publication place | USA |
| Pages | 560pp |
| ISBN | 9781838855277 |
| OCLC | 1287597597 |
| 813.6 | |
| LC Class | PS3565.Z45 B66 |
The Book of Form and Emptiness is a novel by American author Ruth Ozeki, published in 2021 by Viking. Ozeki's fourth novel, the book won the 2022 Women's Prize for Fiction. The story follows a boy who hears voices from inanimate objects while the narrative explores themes of mental illness and bereavement.