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A review by ehmannky
Skim by Mariko Tamaki
dark
emotional
reflective
relaxing
sad
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
For such a short graphic novel tackling such heavy topics, this book was remarkably reflective and calming. It reads so like an ostracized teenager's diary, and I recognized so many feelings from when I was a teenager reflected here, even if I had no where near as eventful high school experience as the teens in this book do.
One of the things I loved most about it was watching a friendship dissolve in a way that was neither bitter or painful, but simply a relationship that had reached its natural end. I think that the emphasis on the closing of these old relationships (particularly some that are not particularly healthy) as a pathway to something new was really remarkable.
One of the things I loved most about it was watching a friendship dissolve in a way that was neither bitter or painful, but simply a relationship that had reached its natural end. I think that the emphasis on the closing of these old relationships (particularly some that are not particularly healthy) as a pathway to something new was really remarkable.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Toxic relationship, and Suicide
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and Homophobia