The Color of the Sky Is the Shape of the Heart by Chesil

The Color of the Sky Is the Shape of the Heart

Chesil with Takami Nieda (Translator)

168 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction young adult challenging emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

Now in translation for the first time, the award-winning debut that broke literary ground in Japan explores diaspora, prejudice, and the complexities of a teen girl's experience growing up as a Zainichi Korean, reminiscent of Min Jin Lee's classic...

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Community Reviews Summary of 46 reviews

Moods

emotional 94%
reflective 64%
sad 64%
challenging 58%
informative 41%
dark 29%
tense 29%
inspiring 23%
hopeful 5%

Pace

medium 52%
fast 26%
slow 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 76% | A mix: 11% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 12% | N/A: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 64% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 13%

Average rating

3.34

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