This One Summer by Mariko Tamaki

This One Summer

Mariko Tamaki with Jillian Tamaki (Illustrator)

317 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction contemporary graphic novel young adult emotional reflective fast-paced

Description

A New York Times bestsellerA 2015 Caldecott Honor BookA 2015 Michael L. Printz Honor BookAn Eisner Award Winner Every summer, Rose goes with her mom and dad to a lake house in Awago Beach. It's their getaway, their refuge. Rosie's friend Windy is ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 10,033 reviews

Moods

emotional 73%
reflective 61%
sad 34%
lighthearted 23%
adventurous 18%
funny 17%
hopeful 16%
tense 14%
relaxing 13%
dark 12%
challenging 10%
inspiring 4%
mysterious 3%

Pace

fast 47%
medium 35%
slow 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 69% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 7% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 34% | No: 32% | Yes: 32% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 21% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 54% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 15% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.57

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