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This One Summer
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Book Brief
320
Graphic Novel/Book • Fiction
Awago Beach • Contemporary
2014
YA
12-18 years
GN300L
Super Short Summary
This One Summer follows preteens Rose and Windy during a summer at Awago Beach as they navigate the complexities of growing up, encountering adolescent curiosity, family tensions, and local teenage dramas. The story captures their experiences with friendship, discovery, and the realization that adulthood is more complicated than it seems. The book discusses sexuality, suicide, a miscarriage, and includes profanity.
Contemplative
Bittersweet
Melancholic
Nostalgic
Emotional
Reviews & Readership
88,732 ratings
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Review Roundup
This One Summer by Mariko Tamaki captures the nuances of adolescence with its beautiful illustrations and poignant storytelling. Critics praise its handling of complex themes and the realistic portrayal of teenage emotions. However, some readers feel the pacing drags and that the ending lacks resolution. Overall, it’s a compelling, visually stunning graphic novel.
Who Should Read This One Summer?
Fans of Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi or Annie on My Mind by Nancy Garden will enjoy This One Summer by Mariko Tamaki. Ideal for young adults who appreciate nuanced coming-of-age stories, it explores themes of friendship, family, and adolescence with evocative illustrations and a summer setting.
88,732 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
320
Graphic Novel/Book • Fiction
Awago Beach • Contemporary
2014
YA
12-18 years
GN300L
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