Kay's Lucky Coin Variety by Ann Y.K. Choi

Kay's Lucky Coin Variety

Ann Y.K. Choi

288 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction young adult emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

A bittersweet coming-of-age debut novel set in the Korean community in Toronto in the 1980s.This haunting coming-of-age story, told through the eyes of a rebellious young girl, vividly captures the struggles of families caught between two cultures...

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Community Reviews Summary of 81 reviews

Moods

emotional 83%
reflective 66%
sad 66%
hopeful 33%
inspiring 33%
challenging 16%
dark 16%
tense 16%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 50%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 80% | No: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

3.8

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