Sharks in the Time of Saviours by Kawai Strong Washburn

Sharks in the Time of Saviours

Kawai Strong Washburn with Tui Asau (Narrator), G.K. Bowes (Narrator), Kaleo Griffith (Narrator), Jolene Kim (Narrator)

10 hours, 38 minutes • first pub 2020 (editions)

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Description

In 1995 in Kailua-Kona, Hawai'i, even-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 the rescue as a sign of favour from ancient H...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,595 reviews

Moods

emotional 84%
reflective 62%
sad 52%
mysterious 38%
challenging 32%
dark 26%
adventurous 24%
hopeful 22%
inspiring 15%
tense 11%
funny 5%
informative 5%

Pace

medium 59%
slow 33%
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: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.92

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