The Descendants by Kaui Hart Hemmings

The Descendants

Kaui Hart Hemmings

283 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)

fiction contemporary emotional reflective medium-paced
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Narrated in a bold, fearless, unforgettable voice and set against the lush, panoramic backdrop of Hawaii, The Descendants is a stunning debut novel about an unconventional family forced to come together and re-create its own legacy.Matthew King wa...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,698 reviews

Moods

emotional 84%
reflective 75%
sad 64%
funny 40%
challenging 26%
hopeful 24%
dark 17%
tense 11%
adventurous 6%
informative 2%
inspiring 2%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 59%
fast 27%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 59% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 5% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 45% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 59% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 5%

Average rating

3.8

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