Friends by Kazumi Yumoto

Friends

Kazumi Yumoto with Cathy Hirano (Translator)

169 pages first pub 1992 (editions)

fiction childrens mysterious reflective slow-paced

Description

In this award-winning book from Japan, three young boys curious about death learn--and teach--some valuable lessons about life and friendship.

The Friends is the winner of the 1997 Boston Globe - Horn Book Award for Fiction.

Community Reviews Summary of 52 reviews

Moods

reflective 100%
emotional 66%
funny 33%
inspiring 33%
relaxing 33%

Pace

medium 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 100%

Average rating

4.08

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