The Easy Life in Kamusari by Shion Miura, 三浦しをん

The Easy Life in Kamusari

Forest #1

Shion Miura, 三浦しをん with Juliet Winters Carpenter (Translator)

206 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary young adult mysterious slow-paced

Description

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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Community Reviews Summary of 269 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 78%
reflective 45%
funny 44%
relaxing 34%
adventurous 33%
informative 29%
hopeful 27%
inspiring 23%
mysterious 14%
emotional 7%
tense 1%

Pace

medium 47%
slow 36%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 63% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 77% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 44% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 47% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.77

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