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A review by alyssamakesart
This One Summer by Mariko Tamaki
adventurous
challenging
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I personally didn’t connect with any of the stories or characters, but would recommend as a YA graphic novel about sexism, adoptee families, and family trauma… best I can put it without spoiling anything. Looks to target MG, but shirks off certain things that without context in a book club or class read could be irresponsible. A bit on the long side, but maybe it was to build atmosphere (not talking bout LONG days, which I loved)? Which I get but still.
Took off some points for the discussions and stuff from Black culture that were cringe and unlike other cringe moments couldn’t or just didn’t call out/in.
Took off some points for the discussions and stuff from Black culture that were cringe and unlike other cringe moments couldn’t or just didn’t call out/in.
Graphic: Misogyny
Moderate: Miscarriage and Sexism
Minor: Cultural appropriation