384 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780143796602
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia
Publication date: 03 March 2020
Description
Sharks in the Time of Saviors is a groundbreaking debut novel that folds the legends of Hawaiian gods into an engrossing family saga; a story of exile and the pursuit of salvation from Kawai Strong Washburn.“Old myths clash with new realities, lov...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,393 reviews
Moods
reflective 62%
sad 52%
mysterious 38%
challenging 31%
dark 28%
adventurous 24%
hopeful 22%
inspiring 14%
tense 10%
funny 5%
informative 5%
Pace
slow 36%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 74% | A mix: 22% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 41% | No: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Grief, Animal deathModerate
Drug use, Suicidal thoughts, HomophobiaMinor
Sexual assault, Rape, Alcohol384 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780143796602
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia
Publication date: 03 March 2020
Description
Sharks in the Time of Saviors is a groundbreaking debut novel that folds the legends of Hawaiian gods into an engrossing family saga; a story of exile and the pursuit of salvation from Kawai Strong Washburn.“Old myths clash with new realities, lov...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,393 reviews
Moods
reflective 62%
sad 52%
mysterious 38%
challenging 31%
dark 28%
adventurous 24%
hopeful 22%
inspiring 14%
tense 10%
funny 5%
informative 5%
Pace
slow 36%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 74% | A mix: 22% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 41% | No: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Grief, Animal deathModerate
Drug use, Suicidal thoughts, HomophobiaMinor
Sexual assault, Rape, Alcohol