The Easy Life in Kamusari by Shion Miura

The Easy Life in Kamusari

Forest #1

Shion Miura with Juliet Winters Carpenter (Translator)

fiction contemporary literary young adult mysterious slow-paced

205 pages | first published 2009

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Yuki Hirano is just out of high school when his parents enroll him, against his will, in a forestry training program in the remote mountain village of Kamusari. No phone, no internet, no shopping. Just a small, inviting community where the most co...
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Summary of 231 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 79%
reflective 45%
funny 43%
relaxing 35%
adventurous 31%
informative 30%
hopeful 28%
inspiring 23%
mysterious 13%
emotional 7%
challenging 1%
tense 1%

Pace

medium 48%
slow 35%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 63% | A mix: 27% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 39% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 48% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

3.78

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