A review by victoriadiesattheend
Sharks in the Time of Saviors by Kawai Strong Washburn

3.0

?????? I don't know how to feel. Many parts were beautifully written, poetic, engaging. The last 25% was probably my favorite and the most interesting to read. I ended up getting annoyed at each of the characters since each chapter is a glimpse into their lives/thoughts... but maybe that was the point. The writing was a good mix of casual and poetic. I think I would've enjoyed the book better as an audiobook and if I understood more about Hawaii and it's history/language? The last chapters would have been much less confusing if I was versed on Hawaiian beliefs and culture. I already feel like I didn't get enough closure with the characters. I kind of want to read it again already to try to understand more? It was heartbreaking in a strange way.