The novel Jaws by Peter Benchley is a super interesting read. I remember getting a copy during the last few weeks of my senior year in high school from a library giveaway. It was an old copy and the library wanted nothing to do with it. I still own the book over a decade later. And, it’s kept together with a lot of care (and duct tape). Now, I had already seen the movie and was spending my summers dressing like Quint. As it turns out, I really enjoyed the book, too, because of the level of horror, adventure, and Benchley’s style in conveying those themes.
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Before the Movie: Why the Novel ‘Jaws’ Hits Differently
The novel Jaws by Peter Benchley is a super interesting read. I remember getting a copy during the last few weeks of my senior year in high school from a library giveaway. It was an old copy and the library wanted nothing to do with it. I still own the book over a decade later. And, it’s kept together with a lot of care (and duct tape). Now, I had already seen the movie and was spending my summers dressing like Quint. As it turns out, I really enjoyed the book, too, because of the level of horror, adventure, and Benchley’s style in conveying those themes.
Continue reading Before the Movie: Why the Novel ‘Jaws’ Hits Differently
Peter Benchley, Author of Jaws and Ocean Advocate
It’s the summertime, so it’s always a good idea to poke through the sunny literature that fills our bookshelves. Where else could I possibly start other than Jaws by Peter Benchley? In this post, we are going to talk about the author, and his history writing novels that are both spirited in action and dense in suspense.
Continue reading Peter Benchley, Author of Jaws and Ocean AdvocateFrom Jaws to Conservation: Benchley’s True Story
It’s the summertime, so it’s always a good idea to poke through the sunny literature that fills our bookshelves. Where else could I possibly start other than Jaws by Peter Benchley? In this post, we are going to talk about the author, and his history writing novels that are both spirited in action and dense in suspense.
Continue reading From Jaws to Conservation: Benchley’s True Story
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