Meg

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Summary: Meg is much more "gripping" than Jaws.
Review: Did I like it? Well, I finished it in one sitting if that gives you any idea. I kept thinking "I'll put it down right after I finish this chapter," then I'd be at a really good spot and "I'll put it down right after the *next* chapter." Before I knew it I was on the last page.

"Meg" grips you from the very first chapter when you are given the sheer dimensions of the megalodon. I could imagine myself in the sub going down in the Marianas Trench through the smokers and seeing a real Meg for the first time - and being terrified. Wonderfully so. I won't give any trailers that give away the ending, but suffice it to say, this book will keep your attention from beginning to end.

Peter Benchley step over. The new king of the sea has arrived. END

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Summary: "MEG" Stinks like Dead Fish on a hot day
Review: Of all the novels I have read, this one is the absolute worst. First of all, the subplot is ridiculous and boring. Second, the book has "A great deal of research" went into MEG before publishing. One word- baloney. Here's the problems I saw-- First, the shark wouldn't be able to reach warmer waters in the "tropical" blood of its mate. the blood would either get cooler or run out long before it ever reached the surface. Second, the shark wouldn't eat people. We are far too small and disgusting to be palatable, even to white sharks. Third, no shark I know of jumps out of the water in such a fashion to grab helicopters. Fourth, a NUCLEAR SUBMARINE falling victim to the megaladon. Ridiculous. Fouth, the entire escape. Jonas would be as good as dead in the sharks stomach in the real world, which Alten apparently does not live in. Last, sharks that deep don't glow. I would expect it to be a dark color to avoid being seen by prey. I can only hope the movie and the next novel will be better. So, unless you want to read something really pathetic, don't read MEG.

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Summary: Fast, Furious Fun, An Excellent Book
Review: Steve Alten's "Meg" is probably one of the best books I've ever read. And it has NO likeness to Jurrassic Park, although a Jaws inspriration is evident. Written like a screenplay novelization, but somehow that works well. I, personally, loved it, and read it eighteen times (literally. I hope I can find it again so I can read it once more). The characters have an okay background story, but the though of Jonas hacking away in the depths of a shark's circulatory chamber is a little far-fetched. Hey, it's fiction. Alten maintains a great degree of "suspension of disbelief". Cliches are frequent but not too noticeable.

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Summary: What do you expect?
Review: I don't see why so many people are critizing this novel. It's not Steinbeck, it's not Shakespeare, it's a freakin' shark novel. You don't buy it to observe the author's masterful characterization (which, I have to admit, is a little lacking), you buy it to see a gigantic shark rip people apart! That's the purpose of any novel like this, except Jaws. That was good. But this, however, is a light, quick, adrenaline pumping ride best read at the beach. I recommend it only if you make sure not to take it very seriously.

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Summary: been there, done that
Review: We've seen it all before. Jaws and Jurassic Park already told the story. The charaters were about as one-dimensional as they could get. I wonder what other junk Doubleday will put on the shelf.

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Summary: Reads more like a comic book than a novel.
Review: Who wouldn't want to read about a giant shark thing. The plot had potential but was ruined by horrible writing, lame cliche's, and weak shallow characters. This is one of those books that relies on trite gimmicks to appeal to the masses. If you are in the mood for simple, mindless entertainment with no substance, then this book is for you.

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Summary: GOOD SCIENCE FICTION BOOK
Review: THIS BOOK WAS NOT PERFECT, BUT MOST PEOPLE CRITICIZE WHAT THEY ARE NOT ABLE TO DO. PEOPLE SHOULD TAKE THIS BOOK AS "SCIENCE FICTION" NOT A PhD. INVESTIGATION BOOK. PEOPLE HAVE TO LET THEIR IMAGINATION FLY, WHICH MAKES ONE ENJOY THINGS A LOT BETTER. INSTEAD OF TRYING TO FIND SOMETHING WRONG WITH SOMEBODY ELSES WORK. IF SOMEBODY DID NOT LIKE THE BOOK, IT IS OKAY. EVERYBODY HAS A RIGHT TO HAVE AN OPINION. BUT THAT DOES NOT MEAN SOMEBODY ELSE WILL HATE IT. SO TO END THIS, PEOPLE SHOULD TAKE THIS BOOK AS SCIENCE FICTION, AND IT IS A GOOD BOOK TO LET YOUR IMAGINATION FLY. ENJOY IT !

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Summary: Great book killer if it were turned into movie.
Review: I loved this book.Its comparable to jaws.It kept me reading till the end.I didnt like how the shark was pure white.I also would have liked it if it would if it described it attacking the orca it took a bite out of.Besides that, awsome book.A giant shark that causes an ocean stampede.

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Summary: Extremely Entertaining!
Review: The fact that this book is about a shark should clue you in right away that this book falls into the category of "Beach Reading". For those of you who are landlocked, this means a book that you read for entertainment value. I personally read it from my hammock.

"Meg" is a very quick read. This is due in parts to the short chapters, large type, and the amount of adrenilan the words provide. I couldn't put the book down until it was finished. The screenplay of this book will have to be adapted very little, the imagery is constantly vivid.

"Meg" is not going to be a literary classic, but not every book is, or has to be. "Meg" is ENTERTAINMENT! If you enjoy being entertained, if you enjoy a good scare, if you enjoy page-turners, then read this book. If you prefer a greater meaning to all literature, don't read this book.

Personally, I can't wait for Alten's next works.

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Summary: Worthless crap
Review: Possibly one of the worst books I've read in a long time. It reads like a screenplay not because the author is obviously dim and talentless, as everyone seems to agree, but he is shrewd: the real BIG bucks are in the movie rights, and this one will probably break records. This story is written for people with limited minds and imagination -- and to that end I suppose it serves its purpose.