Cikáda by Shaun Tan

32 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction childrens reflective fast-paced

Description

From the visionary Shaun Tan, an inspirational story for older picture book readers and beyondCicada tells the story of a hardworking little cicada who is completely unappreciated for what he does. But in the end, just when you think he's given up...

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Community Reviews Summary of 778 reviews

Moods

dark 59%
emotional 53%
reflective 48%
sad 46%
hopeful 32%
funny 18%
challenging 16%
lighthearted 10%
inspiring 8%
adventurous 6%
mysterious 4%
tense 4%

Pace

fast 75%
medium 20%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | A mix: 10% | N/A: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 56% | N/A: 23% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 77% | N/A: 9% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 42% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 15% | Yes: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 48% | N/A: 24% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 10%

Average rating

4.21

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