The Color of the Sky Is the Shape of the Heart by Chesil

The Color of the Sky Is the Shape of the Heart

Chesil

168 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction young adult challenging emotional reflective medium-paced
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Now in translation for the first time, the award-winning debut that broke literary ground in Japan explores diaspora, prejudice, and the complexities of a teen girl's experience growing up as a Zainichi Korean, reminiscent of Min Jin Lee's classic...

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Community Reviews Summary of 115 reviews

Moods

emotional 81%
reflective 64%
sad 59%
challenging 48%
informative 45%
dark 21%
inspiring 21%
hopeful 18%
tense 18%
mysterious 8%
adventurous 2%
funny 2%

Pace

medium 46%
fast 38%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 77% | A mix: 17% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 13% | N/A: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 13% | N/A: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 74% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 11%

Average rating

3.43

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