Jaws by Peter Benchley
In this thrilling novel, a small resort town is terrorized by a great white shark that preys upon the local beachgoers. As the body count rises, the town's leaders grapple with the decision to close the beaches, while a trio consisting of the police chief, a marine biologist, and a grizzled shark hunter embark on a desperate quest to kill the beast. Their harrowing battle with the monstrous predator unfolds in a crescendo of suspense and terror, reflecting the primal fear of the unknown lurking beneath the ocean's surface.
The 1837th greatest book of all time
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- Published
- 1974
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 278
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
- - Hajen
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This book is on the following 5 lists:
- 25th on Top 100 Killer Thrillers (NPR)
- 5467th on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 500 Must Read Books (The Daily Telegraph)
- As if You Don't Have Enough to Read, Fiction Edition (New York Times)
- Best Beach Reads Of All Time (Book Riot)