Sharks in the Time of Saviors
Top 9 in Top 10 Best Magical Realism Novels
This is a familial and historical narrative. When little Noa falls into the Pacific Ocean, his family believes the sharks that materialize will devour him. Instead, they carefully scoop him up in their jaws and hand him over to his mother. Noa is practically the stuff of tales after that. His brothers, Dean and Kaui, are overlooked in Noa's shadow as his parents try to support him with his newfound abilities.
Sharks in the Time of Saviors follows these three brothers as they grow into adults, documenting their affection for one another and their varied attempts to alleviate the family's crippling poverty. Dean's and Kaui's magical skills emerge as the narrative progresses. Is the magic strong enough to help them overcome systematic prejudice, poverty, and trauma? In this magnificent and expansive debut novel, Washburn fills this page-turner with magic as he addresses a variety of topics (not the least of which is the significance of investing in the home).
Detailed information:
Author: Kawai Strong Washburn
Link to read: goodreads.com/book/show/45892255-sharks-in-the-time-of-saviors
Sharks in the Time of Saviors follows these three brothers as they grow into adults, documenting their affection for one another and their varied attempts to alleviate the family's crippling poverty. Dean's and Kaui's magical skills emerge as the narrative progresses. Is the magic strong enough to help them overcome systematic prejudice, poverty, and trauma? In this magnificent and expansive debut novel, Washburn fills this page-turner with magic as he addresses a variety of topics (not the least of which is the significance of investing in the home).
Detailed information:
Author: Kawai Strong Washburn
Link to read: goodreads.com/book/show/45892255-sharks-in-the-time-of-saviors
