The Fog by James Herbert

The Fog

James Herbert

352 pages first pub 1975 (editions)

fiction horror science fiction thriller dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Description

The Fog is a powerful, classic horror novel that begins with a crack that rips the earth apart. Peaceful village life shattered. But the disaster is just the beginning. Out of the bottomless pit creeps a malevolent fog. Spreading through the air i...

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Community Reviews Summary of 549 reviews

Moods

dark 90%
tense 77%
mysterious 47%
adventurous 35%
sad 12%
challenging 10%
emotional 5%
funny 5%
lighthearted 5%
reflective 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

fast 46%
medium 43%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 83% | A mix: 10% | Character: 2% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 70% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

No: 48% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 78% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 81% | It's complicated: 8% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

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