Past the Shallows by Favel Parrett

Past the Shallows

Favel Parrett

272 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction contemporary young adult emotional reflective sad slow-paced

Description

Brothers Joe, Harry and Miles live with their father, an abalone fisherman, on the south-east coast of Tasmania. Everyday their dad battles the unpredictable ocean to make a living. He is a hard man, a bitter drinker who harbours a devastating sec...

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Community Reviews Summary of 354 reviews

Moods

sad 91%
emotional 82%
dark 65%
reflective 42%
tense 42%
challenging 22%
adventurous 20%
mysterious 14%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 5%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 48%
slow 30%
fast 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 82% | A mix: 17%

Strong character development?

Yes: 39% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 28%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 86% | N/A: 10% | Yes: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 48% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 22%

Average rating

3.95

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