This One Summer by Mariko Tamaki

This One Summer

Mariko Tamaki with Jillian Tamaki (Illustrator)

317 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction contemporary graphic novel young adult emotional reflective fast-paced
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A New York Times bestsellerA 2015 Caldecott Honor BookA 2015 Michael L. Printz Honor BookAn Eisner Award Winner Every summer, Rose goes with her mom and dad to a lake house in Awago Beach. It's their getaway, their refuge. Rosie's friend Windy is ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 13,377 reviews

Moods

emotional 74%
reflective 60%
sad 35%
lighthearted 21%
adventurous 19%
funny 19%
hopeful 15%
tense 14%
dark 13%
challenging 11%
relaxing 11%
mysterious 4%
inspiring 3%
informative 1%

Pace

fast 48%
medium 35%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 67% | A mix: 22% | Plot: 8% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 32% | No: 31% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 21% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 54% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 15% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.58

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