Skim
Skim
Fiction | Graphic Novel/Book | YA | Published in 2015
Book Brief
144
Graphic Novel/Book • Fiction
Toronto, Canada • 1990s
2015
YA
14-18 years
GN540L
Super Short Summary
In Mariko Tamaki's LGBT graphic novel Skim (2008), sixteen-year-old Japanese Canadian goth Kimberly "Skim" Keiko Cameron navigates life at an all-girls' private school while struggling with depression, questions about her sexuality, and complex relationships with her best friend Lisa, popular classmate Katie, and her English teacher Ms. Archer. Topics including suicide and mental health struggles appear in the book.
Melancholic
Contemplative
Emotional
Nostalgic
Reviews & Readership
17,125 ratings
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Review Roundup
Mariko Tamaki's Skim is lauded for its poignant depiction of teenage angst and exploration of complex emotions. Critics praise the nuanced storytelling and authentic dialogue, alongside the evocative artwork. However, some find the pacing uneven, and the plot may feel ambiguous to readers seeking definitive resolutions. Overall, it remains a thought-provoking graphic novel.
Who Should Read Skim?
A reader who would enjoy Skim by Mariko Tamaki is typically a young adult fascinated by nuanced explorations of teenage life, identity, and emotional complexity. They often enjoy graphic novels like Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi and This One Summer, also by Mariko Tamaki. This reader appreciates insightful, coming-of-age narratives with rich, visual storytelling.
17,125 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
144
Graphic Novel/Book • Fiction
Toronto, Canada • 1990s
2015
YA
14-18 years
GN540L
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