Beast by Peter Benchley

319 pages first pub 1991 (editions)

fiction horror science fiction thriller dark tense fast-paced

Description

"Makes the shark from Jaws look like a pet goldfish..." —USA WeekendStraight from the cutting edge of science and the logs of ancient mariners comes an immense horror—a creature that rises up from the well of an ocean gone mad with an insatiable h...

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Community Reviews Summary of 46 reviews

Moods

adventurous 92%
tense 53%
dark 38%
mysterious 30%
emotional 15%
informative 7%
inspiring 7%
lighthearted 7%
reflective 7%
sad 7%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 25%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 55% | A mix: 44%

Strong character development?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 10% | Yes: 10%

Loveable characters?

No: 40% | Yes: 30% | N/A: 20% | It's complicated: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | Yes: 30% | N/A: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 44% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 22%

Average rating

3.34

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