31 pages 1 hour read

Robb White

Deathwatch

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1972

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Robb White's Deathwatch is well-received for its gripping, suspenseful narrative and strong character development. However, some readers find the plot somewhat predictable and the depiction of the desert environment occasionally unrealistic. Overall, it’s praised for its intense survival themes and moral dilemmas, making it a compelling yet straightforward read.

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Who Should Read Deathwatch?

Readers who enjoy suspenseful survival stories such as Hatchet by Gary Paulsen and The Most Dangerous Game by Richard Connell will find Deathwatch by Robb White gripping. Ideal for young adults and fans of intense, man-versus-nature tales, this novel delivers relentless tension and a fight for life in a harsh desert setting.

Recommended

Reading Age

12-15years

Book Details

Genre
Mystery / Crime Fiction
Action / Adventure
Education
Themes
Life/Time: Mortality & Death
Life/Time: Coming of Age
Values/Ideas: Power & Greed
Topics
Education