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by Peter Benchley

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Is there any sex?
Chris Alexander
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Is this book okay for kids like are there a bunch of cuss words and is it really gory?
Yaaresse Then again (referring to previous answer) I and a bunch of my friends read it when we were 10-12 years old. Scared us half to death, which was the who…moreThen again (referring to previous answer) I and a bunch of my friends read it when we were 10-12 years old. Scared us half to death, which was the whole point of reading it. As far as I know, none of us were scared for life, needed therapy, or became drug-addled psychopaths. The worst thing that happened was my cousin wouldn't go in the ocean for about two years.

Seriously, censoring kids reading only makes the censored material more attractive to them and them more determined to get their hands on it. (less)
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Is there a subtle racist and sexist tone throughout this book? Or am I imagining things?
Helen I would say yes; there are a few parts (particularly in Benchley's description of working POC and the Chief's wife, Ellen) where I noticed this. …moreI would say yes; there are a few parts (particularly in Benchley's description of working POC and the Chief's wife, Ellen) where I noticed this. (less)
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What is the theme of this book?
Algernon Wyck Good versus primal evil.
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What is this book actually about? And is it good?
Julian M This suspenseful creature-feature is very good, and follows the inhabitants of a small seaside town terrorized by a humungous shark. It is terrifying,…moreThis suspenseful creature-feature is very good, and follows the inhabitants of a small seaside town terrorized by a humungous shark. It is terrifying, riveting book. My only issue was the unnecessary saucy subplot that took up a good 50 pages.(less)
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