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

Description

Eric Sanderson wakes up in a place he doesn't recognise, unable to remember who he is. He has been attacked by a force he cannot see and, soon confronted with memories he cannot ignore, Eric discovers he is being hunted by a shark. This predator m...

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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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