Sharks in the Time of Saviors by Kawai Strong Washburn

Sharks in the Time of Saviors

Kawai Strong Washburn

384 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction literary magical realism emotional reflective sad medium-paced

Description

At seven years old, Nainoa falls into the sea and a shark takes him in its jaws - only to return him, unharmed, to his parents. For the next thirty years Noa and his siblings struggle with life in the shadow of this miracle. Sharks in the Time of ...

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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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