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141 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780888999641
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Groundwood Books
Publication date: 23 February 2010
Description
"Skim" is Kimberly Keiko Cameron, a not-slim, would-be Wiccan goth who goes to a private girls' school in the early '90s. When her classmate Katie Matthews is dumped by her boyfriend, who then kills himself possibly because he's (maybe) gay the en...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,698 reviews
Moods
reflective 66%
dark 54%
sad 43%
hopeful 17%
challenging 15%
funny 12%
tense 9%
relaxing 7%
mysterious 5%
inspiring 2%
lighthearted 2%
adventurous 1%
Pace
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: 40% | Yes: 37% | No: 18% | 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: 16% | No: 7% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide, Adult/minor relationship, Toxic friendshipModerate
Homophobia, Racism, Suicide attempt
141 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780888999641
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Groundwood Books
Publication date: 23 February 2010
Description
"Skim" is Kimberly Keiko Cameron, a not-slim, would-be Wiccan goth who goes to a private girls' school in the early '90s. When her classmate Katie Matthews is dumped by her boyfriend, who then kills himself possibly because he's (maybe) gay the en...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,698 reviews
Moods
reflective 66%
dark 54%
sad 43%
hopeful 17%
challenging 15%
funny 12%
tense 9%
relaxing 7%
mysterious 5%
inspiring 2%
lighthearted 2%
adventurous 1%
Pace
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: 40% | Yes: 37% | No: 18% | 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: 16% | No: 7% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide, Adult/minor relationship, Toxic friendshipModerate
Homophobia, Racism, Suicide attempt