Product ReviewsJaws by Peter Benchley (1974, Hardcover)

Excellent Summer Book

Yes. You've seen the movie. But, have you read the book? Benchley knows his characters and how to write a tail with the necessities and not all the unnecessary fluff. Excellent summer read...especially for thee beach. You're gonna need a bigger boat. :-) Happy reading!Read full review...

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Conjures up fear and suspense.

I like reading books that give rise to movies because they include material that can't all be in the movies. I also enjoyed learning the differences, especially concerning the characters, between the movie and the book. Even though I've watched my DVD a hundred times, the book was still interesting and suspenseful -- I could hear the ominous music in my head at the shark's approach. My opinion is that the movie followed the book quite closely and enhanced it greatly. A big "Well done!"Read full review...

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Great product. If you're thinking about buying this, then do it!

This was by far, one of the best books I've ever read and I've read many classics. I agree, though, that if you have seen the movie, most of the book seems a bit disappointing. If you haven't seen the film and are thinking about buying the book, then dont watch it, read this book first and you'll find many surprises in store. But overall, it was a wonderful reading experience, my compliments to Benchley, and I felt a tad disappointed at how quickly it ended. It would have been great to have read more.Read full review...

Quaint New England town terrorized by massive underwater predator.

I read Jaws the year it was published. The story is still just as gripping and riveting as it was then and just as current. Jaws is a must read! Pure enjoyment reading one of the most memorable stories of modern literary history. Anyone care for a swim at the beach?Read full review...

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Jaws by peter benchley

it has simply to be one of the best films of all time which is in no small part to the excellent book written by peter benchley, simple story made great by excellent characters and a underlying sense of humour as well as danger, playing of one of mans greatest fears the unknown and often misunderstood dangers of the ocean. Highly reccommended. I bought this book as it has been a favourite of mine for many years and the chance to own a first edition was to good to pass up.Read full review...

Great Book

An all time great. Timeless and scary.

Good Book

Book is exactly as I expected.

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You have to keep telling your self that this book is fiction.

Nothing much left to say, A great Book.I read a paperback copy a few years ago and made myself a promise to purchase a hardback copy in my future.I kept this promise and finally bought a hardback copy.I am so much looking forward to reading this fantastic Novel again.And I can give thanks to E-Bay for my good fortune.As for me,I have never swam in these type waters again,knowing they eventually connect to the Sea.Read full review...

Jaws novel

Great book! Better than the Movie.

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Jaws

Nice copy. Fast D

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