Sharks in the Time of Saviours by Kawai Strong Washburn

Sharks in the Time of Saviours

Kawai Strong Washburn

384 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction literary magical realism emotional reflective sad medium-paced

Description

In 1994 in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, seven-year-old Nainoa Flores is saved from drowning by a shiver of sharks. His family, struggling to make ends meet amidst the collapse of the sugar cane industry, hails his rescue as a sign of favour from ancient H...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,431 reviews

Moods

emotional 83%
reflective 62%
sad 52%
mysterious 39%
challenging 30%
dark 28%
adventurous 24%
hopeful 22%
inspiring 14%
tense 10%
funny 5%
informative 5%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 35%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 74% | A mix: 23% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 76% | 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

3.93

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