"Beast in the Jungle" is an exciting novel by the American writer Henry James. In this work, the author tells the story of John Marcher, who is convinced that some great misfortune awaits him in the future. He lives in anticipation, hesitating to take any steps in his life, convinced that his destiny is precisely this big exit, which will be a spray under the window. But is it worth putting off life for later because of the fear of the unknown? James' fascinating and psychologically deep novel provokes the reader to think about the importance of living in the moment and making decisions in life.