The characters themselves showcased life here, the words evoking all the senses of such a magical, tropical place. The islands, the spirit of the place is a major character here. I’m not going to say anymore except to read it for yourself! Malia in particular taught me a lot about the history and ancestry of the island and her family. The characters were strong and each of them had a story to tell, which when joined together, formed an amazing tapestry of Hawai’i myth and legend. I was urging them on and willing them to stay safe at the same time. Even though they travel away, their hearts remain attached to Hawai’i and the myths, the magical realism of the place they’ve physically left behind. The sons who dream of better things, move to mainland USA. Where there is sun, there is also shade, and this part of the novel was equally as strong, if not more so. Travel to the locations in Sharks in the Time of Saviours Kawai Strong Washburn makes his debut with a wealth of talent and a true artists eye. Faith and grief, rage and love, this book pulses with all of it. This side of the novel explored the setting well, with the sea, the sharks, the beaches and that bright sunshine really shining from the page and immersing me into the story. Summary: 'Sharks in the Time of Saviors is the story of a family, a people, and a legend, all wrapped in one. The magical parts of the novel were strong and captured the spirit and essence of life in Hawai’i for me.
The failed American dream, the poverty caused by economic downturn,and the struggles within a family. It’s magical and mystical but look closely and there’s some serious topics too. It’s actually hard to fully describe this novel as it’s more like a dream sequences in many ways. BookTrail Travel to the locations in Sharks in the Time of Saviours #Bookreview BookTrail Travel to the locations in Sharks in the Time of Saviours Setting: The island of Hawaii and the sealife there.
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