“Knowing what I know now,” he said, “I could never write that book today. Sharks don’t target human beings, and they certainly don’t hold grudges.”

50 Years Ago, ‘Jaws’ Hit Bookstores, Capturing the Angst of a Generation

The novel became the beach read of the summer, with the shark at its center embodying the unease of an era of political and social upheaval.

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50 Years Ago, ‘Jaws’ Hit Bookstores, Capturing the Angst of a Generation

The novel became the beach read of the summer, with the shark at its center embodying the unease of an era of political and social upheaval.

The New York Times