Skim

by Mariko and Jillian Tamaki
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Good Books rating 4.25
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  • ID: 11170
  • Added: 2026-02-21
  • Updated: 2026-02-21
  • Reviews: 3
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Bookspoils · 2017-11-20
heartbreaking 4.50

Skim's quick glimpse into an angst-ridden, strong-willed and intense young adult made me reminisce and feel grateful for making it through those years.

The reviewer shares a personal connection to the book, noting how it brought back memories of their own teenage years. They appreciate the intense and angst-ridden portrayal of the protagonist, finding it relatable and evocative. The reviewer also highlights the book's ability to capture the complexities of young adulthood, making it a poignant and memorable read. They found the story to be beautifully drawn and creative, with a unique perspective on the coming-of-age experience.

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    Skim's quick glimpse into an angst-ridden, strong-willed and intense young adult made me reminisce and feel grateful for making it through those years.

    It's dark, and beautiful, and heartbreaking, and sad, and perceptive.

    Skim has a wonderful balance of teenage angst, earnestness, and heightened emotion.

Disability in Kidlit · 2016-11-04
perceptive 4.00

The story is quiet, low-key, and never boring. The book is multifaceted, not just focusing on Skim's orientation, depression, or friendships.

This review highlights the book's ability to tell a quiet, low-key story that remains engaging throughout. The reviewer appreciates the multifaceted nature of the narrative, which explores various aspects of Skim's life beyond just her orientation, depression, or friendships. They also note the book's gentle and perceptive portrayal of its characters, making it a compelling read. The reviewer finds the story to be heartfelt and insightful, offering a nuanced look at the complexities of teenage life.

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    The story is quiet, low-key, and never boring.

    The book is multifaceted, not just focusing on Skim's orientation, depression, or friendships.

    It's dark, and beautiful, and heartbreaking, and sad, and perceptive.

Lesbrary · Erica · 2012-12-19
gentle 4.25

What I appreciated most about this graphic novel was its gentle portrayal of Skim. While various characters try to figure out what is going on, Skim's journey is portrayed with sensitivity and depth.

Erica highlights the gentle and sensitive portrayal of the main character, Skim, in this graphic novel. She appreciates how the story delves into Skim's journey with depth and nuance, making it a compelling and empathetic read. The reviewer also notes the book's ability to explore complex themes such as depression, suicide, and identity with care and insight. Erica found the story to be beautifully illustrated and written, offering a unique and poignant perspective on the coming-of-age experience.

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    What I appreciated most about this graphic novel was its gentle portrayal of Skim.

    While various characters try to figure out what is going on, Skim's journey is portrayed with sensitivity and depth.

    The painful thing about Skim is that Kim truly just needs to find her people.

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