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)

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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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Community Reviews Summary of 2,933 reviews

Moods

emotional 84%
reflective 63%
sad 52%
mysterious 38%
challenging 32%
dark 26%
adventurous 24%
hopeful 22%
inspiring 14%
tense 11%
funny 5%
informative 5%

Pace

medium 59%
slow 33%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 72% | 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: 91% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.92

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