The Raw Shark Texts by Steven Hall

The Raw Shark Texts

Steven Hall

428 pages first pub 2007 (editions)

fiction mystery science fiction thriller mysterious fast-paced
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A thrillingly original novel published in thirty-three countries to worldwide acclaim, The New York Times Magazine called The Raw Shark Texts a genre-founding work of fiction. Eric Sanderson wakes up in a house he doesn't recognize, unable to reme...

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Moods

mysterious 81%
adventurous 79%
tense 44%
emotional 34%
reflective 32%
challenging 26%
dark 26%
sad 20%
funny 16%
hopeful 5%
lighthearted 4%
inspiring 3%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 36%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 61% | Plot: 21% | Character: 17%

Strong character development?

Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 16% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 22% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 78% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 15% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.77

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