Our Colors
Gengoroh Tagame
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Our Colors
by Gengoroh Tagame, Anne Ishii
Published
Jun 21, 2022
Publisher
Pantheon
Pages
524
ISBN-13
9781524748586
Description
Set in contemporary suburban Japan, Our Colors is the story of Sora Itoda, a sixteen-year-old aspiring painter who experiences his world in synesthetic hues of blues and reds and is governed by the emotional turbulence of being a teenager. He wants to live honestly as a young gay man in high school, but that is still not acceptable in Japanese society. His best friend and childhood confidante is Nao, a young woman whom everyone thinks is (or should be) his girlfriend, and it would be the easiest thing to play along—she knows he’s gay but knows, too, how difficult it is to live one’s truth in his situation. Sora’s world changes forever when he meets Mr. Amamiya, a middle-aged gentleman who is the owner and proprietor of a local coffee shop and is completely, unapologetically out as a gay man. A mentorship and platonic friendship ensues as Sora comes out to him and agrees to paint a mural in the shop, and Mr. Amamiya counsels Sora about how to deal with who he is. But it won’t be easy. Mr. Amamiya paid a high price for his freedom of identity, and when a figure from his past suddenly appears, the situation becomes a vivid example of just how complicated life can be.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Our Colors?
This edition of Our Colors has approximately 524 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Our Colors?
For most readers, Our Colors typically takes between 10h 55m and 7h 17m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 131,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 8h 44m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 18 days • Estimated word count: 131,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Our Colors?
The estimated word count for Our Colors is approximately 131,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Our Colors?
Our Colors was written by Gengoroh Tagame, Anne Ishii.
When was Our Colors published?
The publication date for this specific edition is Jun 21, 2022. The original work may have been published on a different date.