Jaws by Peter Benchley

9 hours, 39 minutes first pub 1974 (editions) user-added

fiction classics horror thriller dark tense fast-paced

Description

"Relentless terror." —', 'The Philadelphia Inquirer', '', '', 'The classic, blockbuster thriller of man-eating terror that inspired the Steven Spielberg movie and made millions of beachgoers afraid to go into the water. Experience the thrill of he...

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Moods

tense 82%
adventurous 64%
dark 55%
mysterious 21%
emotional 10%
challenging 5%
informative 4%
sad 4%
funny 2%
reflective 2%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 32%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 49% | Plot: 36% | Character: 14%

Strong character development?

No: 63% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 56% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 86% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 39% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 26% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.46

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