Kira-Kira by Cynthia Kadohata

Kira-Kira

Cynthia Kadohata

272 pages first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction young adult hopeful lighthearted medium-paced
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kira-kira (kee ra kee ra): glittering; shining Glittering. That's how Katie Takeshima's sister, Lynn, makes everything seem. The sky is kira-kira because its color is deep but see-through at the same time. The sea is kira-kira for the same reason ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,453 reviews

Moods

emotional 84%
sad 76%
hopeful 41%
reflective 40%
inspiring 22%
lighthearted 11%
funny 8%
informative 7%
adventurous 4%
challenging 4%
tense 4%
dark 3%
relaxing 3%

Pace

medium 63%
fast 20%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 63% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 79% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 51% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.87

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