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285 pages • first pub 1974 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780330243827
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Pan Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
With the 1974 publication of the novel Jaws and the release a year later of the film based on the book, an American cultural phenomenon was born. Today, the remarkable bestseller by Peter Benchley still towers as a thrilling classic of suspense, d...
Community Reviews Summary of 5,541 reviews
Moods
adventurous 69%
dark 54%
mysterious 25%
emotional 10%
challenging 7%
sad 5%
funny 4%
informative 4%
reflective 2%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%
Pace
fast 34%
slow 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 47% | Plot: 38% | Character: 14%Strong character development?
No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 58% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 83% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 42% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 1%Average rating
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Graphic
Death, Animal death, GoreModerate
Racism, Misogyny, RapeMinor
Homophobia285 pages • first pub 1974 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780330243827
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Pan Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
With the 1974 publication of the novel Jaws and the release a year later of the film based on the book, an American cultural phenomenon was born. Today, the remarkable bestseller by Peter Benchley still towers as a thrilling classic of suspense, d...
Community Reviews Summary of 5,541 reviews
Moods
adventurous 69%
dark 54%
mysterious 25%
emotional 10%
challenging 7%
sad 5%
funny 4%
informative 4%
reflective 2%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%
Pace
fast 34%
slow 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 47% | Plot: 38% | Character: 14%Strong character development?
No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 58% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 83% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 42% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Animal death, GoreModerate
Racism, Misogyny, RapeMinor
Homophobia