Title: Forget the movie, this is the real deal.
Review: I first read Peter Benchley's "Jaws" back in the 1970's, several month before the movie was released. The story gripped me at that time and I still find myself re-reading the book every few years. I like the movie also, but the book is a far different experience. All the basic characters and plot are in the movie, but the book has a vastly different pace and an a rather enigmatic ending that may confuse readers. The central portion of the book involves a love affair between oceanographer Matt Hooper and Chief Brody's wife and you'll wonder what this has to do with the shark, but keep reading. This is a mini morality play in the making. If you can keep an open mind you might notice that this story is far more realistic. The shark is slightly smaller, less acrobatic and not as vicious as its film version. And if the ending puzzles you, then re-read the book's first paragraph. It hints at what really happens to the shark in the end.
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