Skim by Mariko Tamaki

Skim

Mariko Tamaki with Jillian Tamaki (Illustrator)

142 pages first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction graphic novel lgbtqia+ young adult emotional reflective slow-paced
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Description

After a boy at school takes his own life, teen-witch Skim's fragile world seems to topple and turn upside down too. In witty, moving and painfully honest diary entries Skim confides the frenzy of grief that surrounds her, while deep down she strug...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,698 reviews

Moods

emotional 73%
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

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: 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

3.69

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