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Peter Benchley

Jaws

Peter BenchleyFiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1974

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Peter Benchley

Jaws

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1974
Book Details
Pages

352

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Amity Island • 1970s

Topic
Publication Year

1974

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

15-18 years

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Super Short Summary

In Jaws by Peter Benchley, a great white shark terrorizes the small resort town of Amity, causing multiple fatalities and threatening the town's crucial summer tourism. Police Chief Martin Brody, with the help of a fisherman and a shark expert, sets out on a dangerous mission to kill the shark and save the town from financial ruin. This book contains descriptions of animal death, animal abuse, and infidelity.

Suspenseful

Mysterious

Dark

Unnerving

Gritty

Reviews & Readership

4.2

174,397 ratings

70%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Peter Benchley's Jaws is widely praised for its suspenseful and gripping narrative, making it a thrilling read that keeps audiences on edge. The depiction of the shark is particularly lauded for its intensity. However, some critics feel the character development is lacking, and the prose can be overly simplistic at times. Overall, it remains a compelling classic in the thriller genre.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Jaws?

A reader who would enjoy Jaws by Peter Benchley likely has a taste for suspenseful thrillers and maritime adventure. Fans of Michael Crichton's Jurassic Park or Dan Brown's The Da Vinci Code would appreciate the tension and excitement. This audience enjoys gripping, edge-of-the-seat narratives with a blend of fear and fascination.

4.2

174,397 ratings

70%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

352

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Amity Island • 1970s

Topic
Publication Year

1974

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

15-18 years

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