The Color of the Sky Is the Shape of the Heart by Chesil

The Color of the Sky Is the Shape of the Heart

Chesil with Takami Nieda (Translator), Greta Jung (Narrator)

3 hours, 33 minutes • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction young adult challenging emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

Now in translation for the first time, the award-winning debut that broke literary ground in Japan explores diaspora, prejudice, and the complexities of a teen girl's experience growing up as a Zainichi Korean, reminiscent of Min Jin Lee's classic...

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Community Reviews Summary of 63 reviews

Moods

emotional 86%
reflective 63%
challenging 59%
sad 54%
informative 36%
dark 27%
tense 27%
inspiring 22%
adventurous 4%
hopeful 4%

Pace

medium 48%
fast 36%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 69% | A mix: 21% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 65% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 15% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 14% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 10%

Average rating

3.3

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