fiction classics horror thriller dark tense fast-paced

320 pages | first published 1974

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - The classic suspense novel of shark versus man, which was made into the blockbuster Steven Spielberg movie. The Jaws phenomenon changed popular culture and continues to inspire a growing interest in sharks and the ocean...
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Summary of 3017 reviews

Moods

tense 81%
adventurous 64%
dark 56%
mysterious 21%
emotional 10%
challenging 5%
informative 4%
sad 4%
reflective 3%
funny 2%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 56%
fast 32%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 49% | Plot: 35% | Character: 14%

Strong character development?

No: 63% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 56% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 87% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 24% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.46

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