The Fog by James Herbert

The Fog

James Herbert

319 pages • first pub 1975 (editions)

fiction horror science fiction thriller dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Description

This tale of horror comes from the author of The Rats and The Sepulchre, among many others. In a peaceful village in Wiltshire, life is predictable until there is a minor earthquake and a gas escapes from the earth. This fog drives people insane i...

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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

3.46

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