The Easy Life in Kamusari by Shion Miura, 三浦しをん

The Easy Life in Kamusari

Forest #1

Shion Miura, 三浦しをん with Juliet Winters Carpenter (Translator)

206 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary young adult mysterious slow-paced
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Yuki Hirano is just out of high school when his parents enroll him, against his will, in a forestry training program in the remote mountain village of Kamusari. No phone, no internet, no shopping. Just a small, inviting community where the most co...

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Community Reviews Summary of 595 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 76%
funny 45%
relaxing 43%
reflective 40%
adventurous 34%
informative 32%
hopeful 27%
inspiring 23%
mysterious 12%
emotional 7%
challenging 2%
tense 1%

Pace

medium 45%
slow 37%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 62% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 6% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 42% | No: 37% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 43% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 5%

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3.74

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