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)

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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 3,582 reviews

Moods

emotional 84%
reflective 63%
sad 52%
mysterious 38%
challenging 32%
dark 26%
adventurous 24%
hopeful 22%
inspiring 15%
tense 11%
funny 5%
informative 5%

Pace

medium 59%
slow 32%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 73% | A mix: 24% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 42% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 1%

Average rating

3.92

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