A review by kelsyer
Light from Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoki

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted sad tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

Plot/story:  4.5
Writing: 5
Characters: 5
Theme: 5
Enjoyment: 4.5
Re-readability: 5

Who needs the Devil when people can create a hell like this themselves?

Aoki masterfully wove a story for us that is jarring and real, yet also soft and reads like a fairytale.

On paper, it shouldn't go together as well as it does, but it is the life of Katrina. 

I am not intimately familiar with musical intruments or donut making, but I am very glad to take part of the journey of both. Made me feel like part of the family.

Now, excuse me, I need to go to drink my tangerine juice, share my donut with the ducks and listen to Bartók.