Jaws the Revenge

Surprisingly after the horrid mess of the movie, this novelization of the flopped film is quite enjoyable- and almost makes you completely forget about how terrible the movie was. In this average-sized novel, Hank Searls takes us on an adventure not only through the eyes of Ellen Brody, but also several of the other film characters and(gasp!) even the killer shark that is terrorizing her family. In the book, we find out more about why the shark is doing what it's doing, making the plot more understandable and clear. Although the plot is still pretty far-fetched(it insinuates that the shark is under the control of a voodoo witch doctor who is an enemy of the Brody's), it is for sure more enjoyable and interesting than the film, and I think all Jaws fans will breathe a sigh of relief when they read this, because it basically saves the whole "Jaws: The Revenge" topic from being a complete and utter disaster.

I agree with other postings here that the book is better than the movie. The movie lacked consistency, but Searl's novel brought more character and more depth to the story. However, I wished he would stay away from the--how should I say it?--the "psychological connectivity" with the shark to Mike Brody (or any of the Brody family). This makes the story seem unrealistic in the sense that sharks seek out revenge on its predators (man)-- especially where Mike says, "that shark has me tagged." Despite this minor detail, I found the book exciting. I have the original copy placed on bookstands, and it is still available in bookstores (at least in my area). If you want a copy you might try out a local flea market or "old books sale" areas. I have found a number of novels in their original jackets/covers including "Jaws" and "Jaws 2" to "The Jaws Log."

Believe it or not, the novelization of the laughably bad movie "Jaws: The Revenge" is actually a pretty good book. The characters have an interesting depth to them, the plot has a lot of layers, and the action is suitably tense. Probably the most gratifying thing about the novel is that Hank Searls clearly realized how bad the original screenplay was, and freely added to or deviated from it in order to shape it into a much better story. This will definitely appeal to readers that liked the original 'Jaws' novel, even though it's by a different author. However, good luck finding it anywhere, it's definitely not going to be re-printed any time soon. But if you run accross it at a garage sale or used book store, pick it up.

Hank Searls, author of JAWS 2, once again spins out a novel of ocean terror, this time based on the movie JAWS: THE REVENGE. After her youngest son is killed by a shark in Amity, Ellen Brody travels to the Bahamas to be with her other son and family. The giant shark follows her and continues its reign of terror. There is more action and suspense in this novel than can be found in the movie, and there are also more shark attacks. Michael Caine's character Hoagie is actually a spy sent to the Bahamas to fend off evil drug lords. Along the way, he romances Ellen Brody and helps her family to rid themselves of the shark curse once and for all. This novel is a guaranteed rollercoaster ride of action and thrills!