Sharks in the Time of Saviors by Kawai Strong Washburn

Sharks in the Time of Saviors

Kawai Strong Washburn

fiction literary magical realism emotional reflective sad medium-paced

384 pages | first published 2020

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Barnes & Noble Discover pick for March 2020 Amazon Editors' Pick for March 2020Sharks 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 pursu...
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Summary of 2087 reviews

Moods

emotional 83%
reflective 62%
sad 52%
mysterious 38%
challenging 31%
dark 28%
adventurous 24%
hopeful 23%
inspiring 15%
tense 10%
funny 5%
informative 5%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 37%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 74% | A mix: 22% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 42% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 1%

Average rating

3.94

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