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3.29 AVERAGE
3.29 AVERAGE
I loved RL Stine books as a kid and love anything to do with sharks so was really excited to read Shark Night! It was a fun and quick read with lots of adventure. Fast paced with some twists, although most of it especially the ending was pretty predictable. The ending was reminiscent of the books I read as a kid. Definitely nostalgic to read and I think it will be a hit with its targeted audience!
It’s so stupid and I think if this was a film people would be dumb enough to enjoy it.
I did not enjoy it
I did not enjoy it
This was fun. Didn’t quite give me the nostalgiac goosebumps vibes I was going for, but my kid (11) adored it, and she’s really the audience for it. (Side note: she hated the somewhat ambiguous ending. Apple doesn’t fall far from the tree there.)
This is about a kid whose mom is a TV writer? I think? Desperate for work. So she proposes something called Shark Night, to the Danger Channel, where they throw a kid, sans cage, in a pool with a hammerhead shark.
It is somehow her own son who winds up being the unlucky kid doing this show. Cue the chaos.
Despite the name, there weren’t enough sharks in it for me. I kinda caught on as to what was going on about halfway through, which is fine. It felt chaotic and lacking in direction in places. Not really that scary ever.
But overall a fun night time read.
This is about a kid whose mom is a TV writer? I think? Desperate for work. So she proposes something called Shark Night, to the Danger Channel, where they throw a kid, sans cage, in a pool with a hammerhead shark.
It is somehow her own son who winds up being the unlucky kid doing this show. Cue the chaos.
Despite the name, there weren’t enough sharks in it for me. I kinda caught on as to what was going on about halfway through, which is fine. It felt chaotic and lacking in direction in places. Not really that scary ever.
But overall a fun night time read.
I was worried that my own nostalgia might color my review, but SHARK NIGHT did not disappoint!
Set in California, it follows middle schooler Liam and his little sister, Rosa. Their mom is desperate for a hit TV show, and the kids are willing to help her any way they can. The story plays with sibling dynamics, underwater terrors, and what it means to be brave. Fans of Goosebumps will find the beats of Stine’s writing familiar, but still surprising and entertaining!
Highly recommend for any middle grade library—it is short, funny and terrifying!
Set in California, it follows middle schooler Liam and his little sister, Rosa. Their mom is desperate for a hit TV show, and the kids are willing to help her any way they can. The story plays with sibling dynamics, underwater terrors, and what it means to be brave. Fans of Goosebumps will find the beats of Stine’s writing familiar, but still surprising and entertaining!
Highly recommend for any middle grade library—it is short, funny and terrifying!
adventurous
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I love R.L. Stine and his stories with a depth that reaches far into the origins of my childhood.
To be able to read his newest publication brought me a lot of joy and a good amount of healthy nostalgia as I was transported to a simplistic horror story designed to unsettle yet not quite terrify. Great for kids getting in to the horror genre.
Perhaps everyone can relate to being scared of sharks at some point in their lives - they are scary creatures.
Of course popular media like Jaws or The Meg exacerbate these fears into hysteria, creating the level of fear we know of today.
In reality, sharks are wonderful and necessary animals whose presence is required to promote a healthy aquatic ecosystem.
I love a good shark story, but I will always remember the logic over the fear.
***Thank you to Blackstone Publishing, Netgalley and to R.L. Stine for providing this title in exchange for an honest review.
To be able to read his newest publication brought me a lot of joy and a good amount of healthy nostalgia as I was transported to a simplistic horror story designed to unsettle yet not quite terrify. Great for kids getting in to the horror genre.
Perhaps everyone can relate to being scared of sharks at some point in their lives - they are scary creatures.
Of course popular media like Jaws or The Meg exacerbate these fears into hysteria, creating the level of fear we know of today.
In reality, sharks are wonderful and necessary animals whose presence is required to promote a healthy aquatic ecosystem.
I love a good shark story, but I will always remember the logic over the fear.
***Thank you to Blackstone Publishing, Netgalley and to R.L. Stine for providing this title in exchange for an honest review.
Advance Reader Copy
Thank you to NetGalley and Blackstone Publishing for giving me the opportunity to read this!
“Shark Night” reads just like many of the other R.L. Stine stand-alone novels, fully fleshing out a story, while staying highly entertaining. It’s no wonder that he has stayed relevant within children’s literature, and “Shark Night” shows just why.
To say this is a whirlwind of a story is an understatement. It starts off strong, and literally never lets up; chapter after chapter, this novel brings more and more action and adventure. With that, there are sections of the book that can feel a bit confusing, especially as you make your way to the middle of the book. For those who may not be fully paying attention to what they’re reading may end up being a bit confused if they’re not paying close enough attention.
With that in mind, this was still a very, very fun and entertaining read. I had such a good time getting to go back into one of Stine’s worlds, which makes me miss reading some of his classic novels like “Beach House” or “The Babysitter”.
Thank you to NetGalley and Blackstone Publishing for giving me the opportunity to read this!
“Shark Night” reads just like many of the other R.L. Stine stand-alone novels, fully fleshing out a story, while staying highly entertaining. It’s no wonder that he has stayed relevant within children’s literature, and “Shark Night” shows just why.
To say this is a whirlwind of a story is an understatement. It starts off strong, and literally never lets up; chapter after chapter, this novel brings more and more action and adventure. With that, there are sections of the book that can feel a bit confusing, especially as you make your way to the middle of the book. For those who may not be fully paying attention to what they’re reading may end up being a bit confused if they’re not paying close enough attention.
With that in mind, this was still a very, very fun and entertaining read. I had such a good time getting to go back into one of Stine’s worlds, which makes me miss reading some of his classic novels like “Beach House” or “The Babysitter”.
funny
tense
fast-paced
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
The whole vibe of this book was "and then, and then, and THEN" and if I was ten years old, I'm sure I would have loved it. It didn't quite feel like the R.L. Stine of my childhood, but there were definitely still glimmers of the old Goosebumps books and this was well worth the quick read for the sake of nostalgia and fun.