Kira-Kira by Cynthia Kadohata

Kira-Kira

Cynthia Kadohata

244 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction young adult hopeful lighthearted medium-paced
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Description

kira-kira (kee ra kee ra): glittering; shining Glittering. That's how Katie Takeshima's sister, Lynn, makes everything seem. The sky is kira-kira because its color is deep but see-through at the same time. The sea is kira-kira for the same reason....

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Community Reviews

3.87
based on 3,190 reviews

Moods

emotional: 85%

sad: 76%

hopeful: 39%

reflective: 39%

inspiring: 19%

lighthearted: 12%

funny: 9%

adventurous: 5%

challenging: 5%

informative: 5%

dark: 3%

relaxing: 3%

tense: 3%

Pace

23% of readers chose fast
62% of readers chose medium
14% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

6% of readers chose Plot
30% of readers chose A mix
63% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

79% of readers chose Yes
11% of readers chose Complicated
7% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

91% of readers chose Yes
6% of readers chose Complicated
1% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

75% of readers chose Yes
7% of readers chose Complicated
12% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

48% of readers chose Yes
19% of readers chose Complicated
30% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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