Just listened to Jaws on Books on Tape- after only reading the book once in childhood. A few things stick out about the book. First, the book took a very dim view of the lives of both middle and upper class America- as Benchly seemed to be infatuated with the insecurities and confusion that most of the characters faced in life. Second, the affair between Ellen and Hooper seemed forced and it really had no impact on the book other than attempting to create animosity between Hooper adn Brody. Third, the Mayor's mob ties seemed a bit "out there" and it seemed that Benchly did not trust that people would believe that the town would want to cover up the shark attacks merely out incentive to keep the beaches open to improve their businesses. Finally, It seemed like Benchly wanted to make political statements in his book, but that he sometimes grugdingly had to get back onto topic and discuss the hunt for the shark.