31 pages • 1 hour read
Robb WhiteDeathwatch
Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1972A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
In Deathwatch by Robb White, college student and hunting guide Ben is betrayed by his client, Madec, after witnessing Madec accidentally shoot a man. Stripped of his supplies and forced into the desert, Ben struggles to survive against the elements and Madec's pursuit, cleverly evading and eventually overcoming Madec to bring him to justice. The novel includes a character’s death and significant physical harm.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
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.
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.