Skim by Mariko Tamaki

Skim

Mariko Tamaki with Jillian Tamaki (Illustrator)

143 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction graphic novel lgbtqia+ young adult emotional reflective slow-paced
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“Skim” is Kimberly Keiko Cameron, a not-slim, would-be Wiccan goth who goes to a private girls’ school. When her classmate Katie Matthews is dumped by her boyfriend, who then kills himself because he was (maybe) gay, the entire school goes into mo...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,687 reviews

Moods

emotional 73%
reflective 67%
dark 54%
sad 43%
hopeful 17%
challenging 15%
funny 12%
tense 9%
relaxing 7%
mysterious 5%
inspiring 2%
lighthearted 2%
adventurous 1%

Pace

medium 42%
fast 33%
slow 24%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 83% | A mix: 14% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 14%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 37% | No: 17% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 10% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 7% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.69

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