The Raw Shark Texts by Steven Hall

The Raw Shark Texts

Steven Hall

448 pages first pub 2007 (editions)

fiction mystery science fiction thriller mysterious fast-paced

Description

Eric Sanderson is jolted awake one morning to discover that he does not know who he is or where he is. All that he has to cling to is a series of letters and packages—which he is warned not to open—signed “with regret and hope” from the First Eric...

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Moods

adventurous 81%
mysterious 81%
tense 42%
challenging 27%
emotional 27%
reflective 25%
dark 24%
sad 24%
funny 20%
lighthearted 7%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 5%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 47%
fast 45%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 54% | Plot: 30% | Character: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 15%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 81% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 21%

Average rating

3.78

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