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
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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 440 reviews

Moods

sad 93%
emotional 81%
dark 61%
tense 43%
reflective 36%
challenging 25%
adventurous 20%
mysterious 11%
hopeful 6%
inspiring 4%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 26%
slow 23%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 22% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 26%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 85% | N/A: 8% | It's complicated: 2% | Yes: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 43% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.9

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