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

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

adventurous 83%
mysterious 81%
tense 44%
emotional 30%
challenging 26%
reflective 26%
sad 26%
dark 24%
funny 20%
lighthearted 8%
hopeful 6%
inspiring 6%
relaxing 2%

Pace

fast 47%
medium 45%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 33% | Character: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 15%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 19%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 79% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 20%

Average rating

3.78

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