Past the Shallows by Favel Parrett

Past the Shallows

Favel Parrett

fiction contemporary young adult emotional reflective sad slow-paced

272 pages | first published 2011

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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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Summary of 263 reviews

Moods

sad 100%
emotional 80%
dark 66%
reflective 47%
tense 33%
adventurous 14%
challenging 14%
mysterious 14%
hopeful 9%
inspiring 4%

Pace

medium 45%
slow 35%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 88% | A mix: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 23%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 94% | Yes: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 18%

Average rating

3.98

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